when ye draw nigh LXX thou drawest nigh: see introd. note.

to the war] Not battle. The captains had still to be appointed (Deuteronomy 20:9) and this must have taken place at the start of the campaign, not on the eve of engagement with the foe.

the priest Or (it may equally be) a priest: see introd.

Hear, O Israel Deuteronomy 4:1; here as there with Pl. vbs following.

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