Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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.

Bible References

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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