25: The Law concerning war (#6 no murder) (Deut 20:1 – 20)

"Do not fear before your enemies who are stronger than you. The Lord your God is with you."

πŸ‘‰ Read Deuteronomy 20:1 - 20

What is the reason that they don’t need to be afraid of their enemies? (compare verses 1 and 4)


What do the Officers say to them before the battle? (two, 5-7, 8)


As they go to the battle, they should offer the terms of peace first (T of F)

They should kill all men (T or F)

They should keep this rule of battle with nations far and near alike (T of F)

They should kill all living in the battle of the Canaanite nations (T or F)

They must learn from any good practice or virtue of the Canaanites (T or F)

 

Answers

“The Lord your God is with you”

The mighty God who brought them out of Egypt with His strong hands will go with them and fight for them.

The Lord God will be with us. This is how He protects us and guides us. 


Anyone who has built a house yet to dedicate it may go home.

Anyone fainthearted may go home.

Dying in the battle without getting into his new house seems not fair. God of justice doesn't want that to happen. Also, they would be distracted from concentrating on their work as warriors.

Fear will spread among the troops. The war belongs to the Lord. He will fight for us. The only thing required from us is courage in faith. 


True

True

False

The offering of peace is only for remote towns.

 

True

False

This is why they should not leave survivors in the conquered Canaanite towns.

Note that we don't have the ability to discern which is good or bad. That's why we just follow His words.

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