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Deuteronomy 20:4 - For the LORD your God is the One who goes with you to fight

NIV For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.
KJV For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
NASB for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
Deuteronomy 20:4

Commentary

The army was to put their trust in the Lord, even if they saw that the enemy had horses, chariots, and more troops. Moses reminds Israel that the Lord would give them victory.
Before the army went into battle, the priest was to exhort the soldiers. In modern terminology, these were the chaplains who spoke to the men before they faced possible death. These priests were called the "anointed of the battle." They gave the army a threefold assurance: (1) the Lord goeth with you; (2) He will fight for you; and (3) He will save you.


KJV Bible commentary. 1997, c1994 (360). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.