Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 20:1-20
Deuteronomy 20:5 . Hath not dedicated it. David composed the xxxth Psalm for the dedication of his new palace. Good men warmed a new house by devotion. Deuteronomy 20:9 . The officers shall make captains. The sense of this verse is difficult to gather. The readings vary; but Le Clerc’s translation is to be preferred. “When the heralds have made an end of speaking, the officers in front of the army shall number the troops.” The original word is rendered number in 1 Samuel 13:15; and ... read more
Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 20:1-20
Chapter 20Now when they went to war, [chapter twenty] against your enemies, and you see the horses, and chariots, don't be afraid: for the LORD is with you, who brought you out of Egypt ( Deuteronomy 20:1 ).Now there was among these people they were, remember, just slaves and they did have fears; fears of battle. They weren't trained fighting men. And in those days the children of Israel did not have any horses for battle, neither did they have chariots. And having a chariot was like having a... read more