Maimonides
That those engaged in warfare shall not fear their enemies nor be panic-stricken by them during the battle, as it is said, “….do not tremble, nor be ye terrified because of them” (Deut. 3:22; 7:21; 20:3).
Deuteronomy 3:22
- KJV
- Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.
- ASV
- Ye shall not fear them; for Jehovah your God, he it is that fighteth for you.
- WEB
- You shall not fear them; for the LORD your God himself fights for you.”
- JPS
- Ye shall not fear them; for the LORD your God, He it is that fighteth for you.’
Deuteronomy 7:21
- KJV
- Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible.
- ASV
- Thou shalt not be affrighted at them; for Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a great God and a terrible.
- WEB
- You shall not be scared of them; for the LORD your God is among you, a great and awesome God.
- JPS
- Thou shalt not be affrighted at them; for the LORD thy God is in the midst of thee, a God great and awful.
Deuteronomy 20:3
- KJV
- And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;
- ASV
- and shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye draw nigh this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint; fear not, nor tremble, neither be ye affrighted at them;
- WEB
- and shall tell them, “Hear, Israel, you draw near today to battle against your enemies. Don’t let your heart faint! Don’t be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;
- JPS
- and shall say unto them: ‘Hear, O Israel, ye draw nigh this day unto battle against your enemies; let not your heart faint; fear not, nor be alarmed, neither be ye affrighted at them;