Old Testament · Law
Deuteronomy 20:4
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For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
About Deuteronomy 20:4
Deuteronomy 20:4 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on The Battle Belongs to the Lord in the Bible, Battle in the Bible, and Conquering in the Bible. Found in the law of Deuteronomy, this Old Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
Related Verses
- 1 Samuel 17:47
“And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hands.”
- 2 Chronicles 20:15
“And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
- Exodus 14:14
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
- Psalms 24:8
“Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.”
- 2 Chronicles 20:17
“Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the Lord will be with you.”
How to Apply Deuteronomy 20:4
Meditate on Deuteronomy 20:4 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of The Battle Belongs to the Lord in the Bible applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.