World English Bible
"It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,"
— Deuteronomy 20:2, World English Bible
“And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,”
“And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people, ”
“As you move forward for battle, the priest will approach and say to the soldiers,”
“And when the battle is now at hand, the priest shall stand before the army, and shall speak to the people in this manner:”
“And when you are on the point of attacking, let the priest come forward and say to the people,”
“And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,”
When you go forth to battle against your enemies, and see horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than you, you shall not be afraid of them; for Yahweh your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.
It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,
and shall tell them, "Hear, Israel, you draw near this day to battle against your enemies: don't let your heart faint; don't be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;
for Yahweh your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you."
The officers shall speak to the people, saying, "What man is there who has built a new house, and has not dedicated it? Let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.