Deuteronomy 20:9

King James Version (KJV)

And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.

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7 And what man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.

8 And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and fainthearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren’s heart faint as well as his heart.

9 And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.

10 When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.

11 And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve thee.

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Deuteronomy 20:9 in every translation

KJV King James Version: And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.
WEB World English Bible: It shall be, when the officers have finished speaking to the people, that they shall appoint captains of armies at the head of the people.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: When the officers have finished addressing the army, they are to appoint commanders to lead it.
ASV American Standard Version: And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: and it hath come to pass as the authorities finish to speak unto the people, that they have appointed princes of the hosts at the head of the people.
DBY Darby Translation: And it shall be, when the officers have ended speaking unto the people, that they shall place captains of the hosts at the head of the people.
WBS Webster Bible: And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.