4 For it is the Lord, your God, who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies and give you victory.”
5 Then the officials shall speak to the army: “Is there anyone who has built a new house and not yet dedicated it? Let him return home, lest he die in battle and another dedicate it.
6 Is there anyone who has planted a vineyard and not yet plucked its fruit? Let him return home, lest he die in battle and another pluck its fruit.
7 Is there anyone who has betrothed a woman and not yet married her? Let him return home, lest he die in battle and another marry her.”
8 The officials shall continue to speak to the army: “Is there anyone who is afraid and weakhearted? Let him return home, or else he might make the hearts of his fellows melt as his does.”
9 When the officials have finished speaking to the army, military commanders shall be appointed over them.
10 When you draw near a city to attack it, offer it terms of peace.