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He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for the LORD your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God <i>is</i> he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />for the LORD your God <i>is</i> He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for the LORD your God is the One who is going with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for Yahweh your God is the one who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for the LORD your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is the One who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.&#8217&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for Jehovah your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD your God will fight alongside you and help you win the battle." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD your God is going with you. He will fight for you against your enemies and give you victory."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD your God is going with you, and he will give you victory.' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For the LORD your God will be with you, fighting on your behalf against your enemies in order to grant you victory.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for the LORD your God goes with you to fight on your behalf against your enemies to give you victory."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for the LORD your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for Yahweh your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for your God YHWH [is] He who is going with you, to fight for you with your enemies—to save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for Jehovah your God is He who is going with you, to fight for you with your enemies -- to save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For Jehovah your God goes with you to war with you against your enemies, to save you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Because the Lord your God is in the midst of you, and will fight for you against your enemies, to deliver you from danger. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the Lord your God is in your midst, and he will contend against your enemies on your behalf, so that he may rescue you from peril.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For it is the LORD, your God, who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies and give you victory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for it is the LORD your God who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to give you victory.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is he that goes with you, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and it is he who shall fight for you with your enemies, and he shall save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because LORD JEHOVAH your God goes with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt, and he fought for your persons with your enemies and he saved you'.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />for the LORD your God is He that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For <i>it is</i> the Lord your God who advances with you, to fight with you against your enemies, <i>and</i> to save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=5509" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/20.htm">Laws of Warfare</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ha·hō·lêḵ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">goes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: lə·hil·lā·ḥêm (Prep-l:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">to fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">for you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2mp) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">your enemies,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: lə·hō·wō·šî·a‘ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">to give you the victory.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ·ḵem (DirObjM:: 2mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Furthermore, the officers are to address the army, saying, “Has any man built a new house and not dedicated it? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man dedicate it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15</a></span><br />And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a></span><br />The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Psalm 118:6</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a></span><br />And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the LORD your God is he that goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.</p><p class="hdg">to fight</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/1-30.htm">Deuteronomy 1:30</a></b></br> The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">Deuteronomy 3:22</a></b></br> Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/11-25.htm">Deuteronomy 11:25</a></b></br> There shall no man be able to stand before you: <i>for</i> the LORD your God shall lay the fear of you and the dread of you upon all the land that ye shall tread upon, as he hath said unto you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/20-3.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-26.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-4.htm">Save</a> <a href="/exodus/32-18.htm">Victory</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/20-14.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-15.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-16.htm">Save</a> <a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Victory</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-1.htm">The priest's exhortation to encourage the people to battle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-5.htm">The officers' proclamation of who are to be dismissed from the war</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-10.htm">How to use the cities that accept or refuse the proclamation of peace</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-16.htm">What cities must be devoted</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-19.htm">Trees must not be destroyed in the siege</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For the LORD your God</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship between God and the Israelites. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies the covenant name of God, highlighting His faithfulness and commitment to His people. This covenant relationship is foundational throughout the Pentateuch, where God repeatedly assures Israel of His presence and guidance (<a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14-15</a>). The phrase also underscores the monotheistic belief central to Israelite identity, contrasting with the polytheistic cultures surrounding them.<p><b>goes with you</b><br>The assurance of God's presence is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, providing comfort and courage to the Israelites. This promise is reminiscent of God's assurance to Moses in <a href="/exodus/33-14.htm">Exodus 33:14</a> and to Joshua in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>. The concept of God accompanying His people is not just spiritual but also physical, as seen in the pillar of cloud and fire during the Exodus (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a>). This presence signifies divine support and guidance in all endeavors.<p><b>to fight for you</b><br>God's role as a divine warrior is a significant motif in the Old Testament. This phrase reflects the belief that battles are not won by human strength alone but through divine intervention. Historical accounts, such as the battle of Jericho (Joshua 6), illustrate how God fights on behalf of Israel, often using unconventional means to secure victory. This concept reassures the Israelites that their success is dependent on God's power rather than their military might.<p><b>against your enemies</b><br>The context of Deuteronomy involves the Israelites preparing to enter the Promised Land, where they would face numerous hostile nations. The term "enemies" refers to these nations that oppose God's people and purposes. This phrase also reflects the broader spiritual warfare theme found throughout Scripture, where God's people are in constant battle against forces opposed to His will (<a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>).<p><b>to give you the victory.</b><br>The assurance of victory is rooted in God's promises and faithfulness. This phrase highlights the certainty of triumph when God is involved, as seen in numerous biblical narratives where God delivers His people against overwhelming odds (e.g., Gideon's victory in <a href="/judges/7.htm">Judges 7</a>). Theologically, this victory can be seen as a type of the ultimate victory achieved through Jesus Christ, who conquers sin and death (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a>). The promise of victory encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty and power in all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who is characterized by His faithfulness and power. He is the central figure in this verse, promising His presence and assistance in battle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land. They are the recipients of God's promise of victory over their enemies.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>The opposing nations and forces that the Israelites would face as they enter and take possession of the Promised Land.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. It represents God's faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites at this time, who is delivering God's instructions and encouragement to the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_battle.htm">God's Presence in Battle</a></b><br>Just as God promised to be with the Israelites, He is with us in our spiritual battles today. We can trust in His presence and power to overcome challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_victory.htm">Divine Victory</a></b><br>Victory is assured not by our own strength but by God's intervention. We should rely on His power rather than our abilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>The assurance of God's presence should dispel fear. We are called to face our "enemies" with confidence, knowing God fights for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_faithfulness.htm">Covenant Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's promise to fight for Israel is rooted in His covenant faithfulness. We can trust in His promises, as He is unchanging and faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>This verse can be applied to spiritual warfare, reminding us that our struggles are not against flesh and blood, and God equips us for victory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_is_war_or_peace_appropriate.htm">When is war or peace appropriate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_ahaz's_idolatry_less_condemned.htm">Why doesn’t 2 Kings 16 emphasize divine judgment on Ahaz’s actions as clearly as other Old Testament passages condemn idolatry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_esther_8_11_fit_ot_justice.htm">How does the violent response sanctioned in Esther 8:11 align with broader Old Testament teachings on justice and mercy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you.</span>--"They come in the might of flesh and blood; but ye come in the might of the Eternal" (Rashi). So David to Goliath: "Thou comest to me with a sword and with a spear, and with a shield; but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied" (<a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm" title="Then said David to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.">1Samuel 17:45</a>). And so the Psalmist: "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God" (<a href="/psalms/20-7.htm" title="Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.">Psalm 20:7</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֚י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] He who goes</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהֹלֵ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hō·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with you</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמָּכֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mā·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to fight</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהִלָּחֵ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hil·lā·ḥêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feed on, to consume, to battle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for you</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכֶ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your enemies,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹיְבֵיכֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to give you the victory.”</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהוֹשִׁ֥יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hō·wō·šî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 20:4 For Yahweh your God is he who (Deut. 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