Deuteronomy 20:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 20:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 20:3 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts fain..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 20:3 — KJV
“And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; faint: Heb. be tender tremble: Heb. make haste”
— Deuteronomy 20:3 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 20:3 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 20:3
“And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah. neither...: Heb. let not thy heart be tender”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:3: say, hear, let
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:3: say, hear, israel
“And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:3: say, hear, day
“Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. accept: Heb. smell abiding: Heb. cleaving”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:3: say, hear, day
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one...: Heb. so and such”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:3: say, battle, against
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