And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;
And he shall say to them, 'Listen, Israel! Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Don't let your hearts lose courage, don't be afraid, don't shake with fear, and don't be terrified because of them.'
The writer is recording instructions for a priest to encourage Israel's soldiers before battle, telling them not to be afraid or lose heart when facing their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' instructions about warfare as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land. Before going into battle, a priest was to address the troops to boost their morale and remind them that God was with them. This was standard military protocol for Israel, emphasizing that their battles were not just physical but spiritual endeavors under God's guidance.
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