Deuteronomy 20:5

"Furthermore, let the officials ask the army, "Is there a man here who has built a new house but has not yet dedicated it? Let him go back home. Otherwise, he may die in battle and another man dedicate it.

Nehemiah 12:27

At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they invited the descendants of Levi to come from wherever they lived to Jerusalem so they could celebrate the dedication with joy, thanksgiving, and songs, accompanied by cymbals, lyres, and harps.

Numbers 31:14

But Moses became livid with anger at the officers of the army, the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds who had returned from servicing in the battle.

Numbers 31:48

Then the officers in charge of thousands of soldiers, the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds approached Moses

Deuteronomy 1:15

So I chose leaders from your tribes, wise and respected men, and I appointed them over you commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

Deuteronomy 16:18

"Appoint judges and civil servants according to your tribes in all your cities that the LORD your God is about to give you, so they may judge the people impartially.

1 Samuel 17:18

Take these ten pieces of cheese to the commander of the unit, check on the well-being of your brothers, and bring something back from them.

Psalm 30:1

I exalt you, LORD, for you have lifted me up, and my enemies could not gloat over me.

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Summary

And the officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.

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The officers

Deuteronomy 1:15
So I chose leaders from your tribes, wise and respected men, and I appointed them over you commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
Deuteronomy 16:18
"Appoint judges and civil servants according to your tribes in all your cities that the LORD your God is about to give you, so they may judge the people impartially.
Numbers 31:14
But Moses became livid with anger at the officers of the army, the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds who had returned from servicing in the battle.
1 Samuel 17:18
Take these ten pieces of cheese to the commander of the unit, check on the well-being of your brothers, and bring something back from them.

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