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It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,
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The 'Anointed of War'
Commentators explain this was not just any priest, but a specific one appointed for battle, called “the anointed of war.” This established a formal spiritual role to prepare God's people for conflict, ensuring they were reminded of His presence and power right before fighting.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The priest - Not the high priest, but one appointed for the purpose, and called, according to the rabbis, “the anointed of the war”: therefo…
19th Century
Anglican
The priest. —There is no mention of the Levite here. The priest is named as a distinct personage. The words which the priest is to…
16th Century
Protestant
And it shall be, when you have come near. God commits the duty of exhortation to the priests when the time for conflict has arrived. But w…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 2 And it shall be, when you are come near to the battle When all things are preparing for it, and it seems unav…
In the wars in which Israel engaged according to the will of God, they could expect Divine assistance. The Lord was to be their only confidence. In…
