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It shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people, that they shall appoint captains of hosts at the head of the people.
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Organizing the Willing Army
After the exemptions for fear or personal circumstances were complete, the remaining army was formally organized. Commentators explain this verse describes the practical step of appointing captains over military units. This wasn't a disorganized mob but a structured force. Some scholars suggest the military divisions, like the 'thousands,' mirrored Israel's existing civil organization, showing an integrated and orderly approach to warfare.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The meaning is that the “officers” should then subdivide the levies, and appoint leaders of the smaller divisions formed in this way.
19th Century
Anglican
Captains of the armies—that is, special leaders for the campaigns, whose command would probably end when the campaign was over. We…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking to the people By reci…
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