Thematic Bible: Before going to war
Thematic Bible
the Armies of israel » Before going to war » Were numbered and reviewed
David called the troops that were with him. He appointed commanders in charge of regiments and battalions. David assigned a third of the troops under Joab's command. He put another third under Joab's brother Abishai son of Zeruiah. Then he placed the last third under Ittai from Gath. I am going into battle with you, the king said to the troops.
I will do what you think best, the king answered. Then he stood by the side of the gate as his men marched out in units of a thousand and of a hundred.
This was in addition to what came to him from the business of the traders, and from all the kings of the Arabians, and from the rulers of the country.
The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem and cedars like the sycamore-trees of the lowlands in number.
the Armies of israel » Before going to war » Consulted the lord
The Ark of the Covenant was there at Bethel in those days. Phinehas, the son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron, was in charge of it. The people asked Jehovah: Should we go to battle against our brothers the Benjaminites again, or should we cease? Jehovah answered: Fight. Tomorrow I will give you victory over them.
After the death of Joshua, the children of Israel asked Jehovah (YHWH), saying: Who will go first to fight against the Canaanites for us?
the Armies of israel » Before going to war » Encouraged by their commanders
Early the next morning the people went out to the wild country near Tekoa. Before they began Jehoshaphat addressed them with these words: 'People of Judah and Jerusalem! Put your trust in Jehovah your God. You will stand your ground. Believe what his prophets tell you, and you will succeed.
the Armies of israel » Before going to war » Required to keep from iniquity
Guard yourself from every evil thing when your army goes to war against your enemies.
the Burnt offering » Was offered » Before going to war
Samuel killed a young lamb and burned it whole as a sacrifice to Jehovah. Then he prayed to Jehovah to help Israel. Jehovah answered his prayer.