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1. Ordinary cases submitted to judges. Deut 25:1-2.

2. Both sides of a case are to be heard-He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him. Prov. 18:13.

3. The judges shall make diligent inquisition and investigation into the case before them. Deut. 19:18; Deut. 21:1-3.

4. One cannot be tried and sentenced without an accuser indicating the charges against him. Acts 23:35; Acts 25:16,27.

5. Some exceptional cases are to be tried by the priests. Deut. 17:8-12; Deut. 21:1-5.

6. Extreme cases are submitted to the LORD. Num. 5:11-31; Deut. 1:17.

7. For all manner of trespasses concerning property, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges. Exod. 22:9.

• Suits against brethren should be avoided especially when tried before unbelievers. 1 Cor. 6:1-8.
• No man is to be judged until the court hears from him his case and knows the facts of what he has done. John 7:51.

10. Do not go hastily to court to argue your case. Reflect what may be the result should your neighbor prevail against you. So discuss your case with your neighbor. Prov. 25:8-9.

• A thorough investigation is to be made before accusing anyone of a serious crime, or convicting him of it. Deut. 13:14; Deut. 17:3-5.
• Appeals can be made in difficult or important matters to a higher or more capable authority. Exod. 18:22,26; Deut. 1:17; Deut. 17:8-9.
• When you appeal a case, you are to abide by the decision or verdict of the appellate Judge or court. Deut. 17:10-11.

14. The congregation of the people (jury) can judge matters in a criminal case.

Num. 35:12,24-25.

15. There shall be no contempt of court. Deut. 17:12,13; Rom. 13:1-3; Titus 3:1.

16. An inquest is to be made of a person found slain when it is not known who has killed him.

Deut. 21 :1 -9.

17. Do not contend with a man in court without cause, if he has done you no harm.

Prov. 3:30.

1. The aim of judgments in civil disputes should be to justify the righteous and condemn the wicked. Deut. 25:1; 2 Chron. 6:22-23; Prov. 17:15; Prov. 18:5.

2. Judgments are to adhere to a just and standard system of weights, measurements, and balances.

Lev. 19:35-36.

3. Execute true judgment between man and man. Ezek. 18:8; Zech. 7:9.

4. The man who will act presumptuously and will not listen to the proper authorities or the judges, should be put to death. Deut. 17:12-13; Num. 15:30-31.

5. Controversies are to be judged according to God's judgments. Ezek. 44:24.

6. Judge not according to the outward appearance of things. 1 Sam. 16:7; Matt. 23:27-28; John 7:24; 2 Cor. 10:7.

7. Ignorance of a crime or breaking a law unintentional do not excuse the crime or eliminate punishment. Lev. 4:27-29; Lev. 5: 15-19; Num. 15:27-28.

8. One who does anything unintentionally or out of ignorance is to be given a lighter sentence than a person who does anything defiantly or with outright contempt of the law.. Num. 15:29-31; Luke 12:47-48.

9. Fathers shall not be put to death for the crimes of their children, neither shall the children be put to death for the crimes of their father. Deut 24:16; 2 Kings 14:6; 2 Chron. 25:4; Jer. 31:29-30; Ezek. 18:20.

10. You shall not be afraid in any man's presence, for the judgment is God's. Deut. 1:17.

11. Do not show partiality in judgment. Exod. 23:3; Lev. 19:15; Deut. 16:19; Prov. 24:23.

1. The restitution and punishment should be according to the crime- life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, wound for wound, stripe for stripe. Exod. 21:23,25; Lev. 24:17-20; Deut. 19:21.

2. Stolen livestock which is slaughtered is to be repaid four or five times. Exod. 22:1.

3. Stolen livestock which is found alive in the thief's possession is to be repaid double. Exod. 22:4.

4. If one man's animal kills another man's animal, then the live animal is to be sold and the money equally divided between them. Exod. 21:35.

5. If property or money is left in another's possession and is stolen, but the thief is not caught, then the judges will determine if the items were stolen by the one in possession of the goods. If stolen by the one in possession then he will pay double. Exod. 22:7-9.

6. Fines are to be assessed by judges for some personal injuries. Exod. 21:22.

7. If a man causes injury or blemish to another, he shall have the same injury done to him. Lev. 24:19-20; Deut. 19:21.

8. If a thief is caught breaking in a building and is killed, the killer is not guilty of the crime of murder. Exod. 22:2.

9. If two men are quarreling and one injures the other, he shall compensate the injured party for his loss of time and shall provide for him until he is completely healed. Exod. 21:18-19.

10. A thief shall pay double for stolen property. Exod. 22:7,9.

11. Restitution is required for acts done out of ignorance. Lev. 5:15-16.

12. If a man delivers an animal to his neighbor to keep for him and it is injured or dies while in his possession, he shall make full restitution. But if the owner is with the animal, he shall not make restitution. Exod. 22:14.

13. If a man lets his animal loose so that it grazes in another man's field, he shall make restitution from the best of his own field. Exod. 22:5.

14. Whoever kills another's animal shall make it good, animal for animal. Lev. 24:18,21.

15. If one gains property or money by way of a false report, lying, deceit, or extortion, he shall make full restitution plus an additional fifth part of its value. Lev. 6:2-5

16. If a man starts a fire which causes damages, he is to make restitution for all that is destroyed by the fire. Exod. 22:6.

17. If a pregnant woman is inadvertently struck and as a result gives birth prematurely, yet no lasting harm follows, the one who struck her is to be fined as the woman's husband may demand of him and he shall pay as the judges decide. But if any lasting harm follows, then you shall give life for life. Exod. 21:22-23:

18. If a thief is unable to make restitution for his theft, then he shall be put in servitude to pay what he owes with his labor. Exod. 22:3..

19. In civil trespasses involving property deceitfully obtained. the person guilty shall confess his crime and make restitution in full for his wrong, and add to it one-fifth of it, and give it to him whom he has wronged. Lev. 6:1-5; Num. 5:5-7.

20. A personal trespass that results in a loss of property is to be repaid in the principal amount plus an additional fifth part added to it. Num. 5:6-7.

21. Laws regarding recompense for trespasses. Lev. 5; Lev. 12; Lev. 14; Lev. 15.

1. Death for murder. Exod. 21:12; Lev. 24:21; Num. 35:16-21, 30,31,33; Ezra 7:26.

2. Scourging or whipping (not to exceed forty stripes). Lev. 19:20; Deut. 25:1-3;

3. Stoning. Lev. 20:2; Lev. 24:14; Josh. 7:25; 1 Kings 21:10.

4. Hanging. Gen. 40:22; Num. 25:4; Deut. 21:22-23; Ezra 6:11; Esth. 2:23.

5. Burning. Gen. 38:24; Lev. 20:14; Lev. 21:9; Josh. 7:25.

6. Beheading. 2 Kings 6:31; 2 Kings 10:7.

7. Mutilation (dismemberment). Deut. 25:11-12.

8. Confiscation of goods. Ezra 7:26; Ezra 10:8.

9. Banishment. Ezra 7:26; Ezra 10:8.

10. Compensation and restitution for lost time, property damage or injury. Exod. 21:18-19,22,32-36; Exod. 22:12-15.

1. A sentence is to be executed speedily. Deut. 25:2-3; Ezra 7:26.

2. One found guilty of breaking the law can be confined or placed under guard until execution of sentence. Num. 15:34.

3. Slay not the innocent or the righteous. Exod. 23:7.

4. Punishment executed by a state executioner (revenger of blood).. Num. 35:21,27; Rom. 13:3-4.

5. Punishment administered by the people (the men of the city). Deut. 17:7; Deut. 21:21; Josh. 7:25.

6. Punishment executed by civil leaders. 1 Sam. 15:33.

7. Punishment by officer of the court. Deut. 25:2.

8. You shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of death, but he shall surely be put to death (no parole or prison sentence). Num. 35:31.

9. If one is hanged, his body shall not remain overnight on the tree, but you shall bury him that day. Deut. 21:22-23; Josh. 10:26-27.

10. No punishment allowed by lynch mobs. Exod. 23:2.

11. No pity is to be given in the execution of punishment. Deut. 19:13,21; Deut. 25:12.

12. Those guilty of transgressing the law are to be rebuked and punished in the presence of all the people, so that others may be fearful of sinning. Deut. 19:19-20; 1 Tim. 5:20.

1. To possess the written law of God. Deut. 31:9.

2. Priests are to keep GOD's law and statutes in all his assemblies. Ezek. 44:24.

3. To perform service at the alter in the sanctuary. Num. 18:7.

4. Priests are to hallow GOD's Sabbaths. Ezek. 44:24.

5. The proper vestures to be worn by a priest. Exod. 28:39-43; Lev. 6:10-11; Lev. 16:4, 23-24; Ezek 44:17-19.

6. Priests are not to drink vine or intoxicating drink before entering into the tabernacle or inner court of the sanctuary to minister. Lev. 10:9; Ezek. 44:21.

7. A priest is to teach the people the difference between holy and profane and to discern between unclean and clean. Lev. 10:10; Ezek. 44:23; 1 Tim. 3:2; 2 Tim. 1:11.

8. New priests are to be anointed; consecrated and sanctified. Exod. 29:33,35,37,44; Lev. 8:12, 33; Lev. 21:8.

9. Ministers are to teach the people all the laws and statutes of God. Lev. 10:11; 2 Chron. 17:8-9; Neh. 8:1-2; Matt. 28:20.

10. Priests are to bless the people. Num. 6:22-27.

11. In a controversy between those of the church the priests shall stand in judgment, and shall judge it according to God's judgment. Ezek. 44:24.

12. Priests are not to teach or instruct for hire or for a price. Mic. 3:10-11.

13. Pastors, as messengers of God, are to feed the people with knowledge and understanding. Jer. 3:15; Mal. 2:7.

14 If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies. 1 Pet. 4:10-11.

15. Priests are to keep the charge of the sanctuary and tabernacle of the congregation and Keep it supplied and in proper order. Exod. 27:21 ; Lev. 24:3-8; Num. 3:38; Num. 18:5.

16. Priests are to wash themselves with water before they go into the tabernacle of the congregation or come to the alter to minister. Exod. 30:18-21; Lev. 16:4,24.

17. Ministers should be preachers of righteousness. 2 Pet. 2:5.

18. Ministers should give thanks to God for their appointment to the ministry. 1 Tim. 1:12.

19. A priest shall not go near the holy things which have been sanctified or dedicated to the LORD while he has uncleanness upon him. Lev. 22:3-8.

1. The office of priesthood is not to be filled by one who has recently become a Christian. 1 Tim. 3:6.

2. Ministers are not to profane the name of their God. Lev. 21:6.

3. Priests are not to defile or profane themselves. Lev. 21:1-4,15.

4. Priests are to be males of at least thirty years of age. 2 Chron. 31:16.

5. Priests are not to marry a whore, widow, divorced woman or profane woman, but shall marry a virgin of his own people. Lev. 21:7,13-14; Ezek. 44:22.

6. A minister must be blameless, vigilant, sober, just, holy, self-controlled, of good behavior, given to hospitality, and able to teach and exhort. 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1 :7-9.

7. A minister must not be addicted to alcohol, violent or quick-tempered, greedy for money, quarrelsome, or covetous. 1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7-8.

8. Must be of a good reputation outside the church. 1 Tim. 3:7.

9. Priests are not to make themselves bald, shave off the corner of their beard or make any cuttings in their flesh. Lev. 21:5.

10. Priests are not to let their hair grow long. Ezek. 44:20.

11. A priest shall not profane his posterity among his people. Lev. 21:15.

12. A priest shall not eat anything that died of itself or has been torn in pieces. Ezek. 44:31.

13. Disabilities and deformities not allowed for the priesthood: No blemish, blind man, lame, disfigured face, deformed limb, having a broken foot or hand, a hunchback or dwarf, a blemish in his eye, having eczema, or scabs, or crushed testicles. Lev. 21:16-23..

14. Priests to be of an of an unpolluted genealogy. Ezra 2:61-62.

15. A stranger alien who comes near the priests office or the tabernacle shall be put to death. Num. 3:10,38.

16. Ministers should not use flattery. 1 Thes. 2:5.

17. A minister must be one who rules well his own house. 1 Tim. 3:4-5.

18. A priest's daughter that plays the whore is to be burnt with fire. Lev. 21:9.

19. Pastors should hold fast to sound words. 2 Tim. 1:13; Titus 1:9.

20. Ministers should mourn for the release of heathen control and rule over the nation. Joel 2:17.

1. The members of the church are to be as one body with one and the same Spirit as Christ's body. Rom. 12:5; 1 Cor. 10:17; 1 Cor. 12:11-31; Eph. 4:4.

2. A church body should labor with perseverance for the sake of Christ's name. Rev. 2:3.

3. The church is to assist only those widows that are not in the care of anyone. 1 Tim. 5:16.

4. A church body is not to be lukewarm in its beliefs, but be either hot or cold regarding them.

Rev. 3:15-16.

5. The church is to make known the wisdom of God to civil leaders. Eph. 3:10.

6. The house of God is to be a house of prayer. Matt. 21:13; Mark 11:17; Luke 19:46.

7. Christ is the head of the church. Eph. 5:23,29-30.

8. It is an abomination to do evil practices in God's house. 2 Chron. 36:14; Jer. 7:30.

9. The church is to be the pillar and ground of the truth. 1 Tim. 3:15.

10. A church is to be for the purpose of teaching. Mark 12:35; Acts 5:21; Acts 11:26; 1 Cor. 4:17; 1 Cor. 14:19; 1 Cor. 12:28.

1. No one who is in any way unclean should enter the house of the LORD. 2 Chron. 23:19.

2. No one who is emasculated, or has his male organ cut off, shall enter the assembly of the LORD. Deut. 23:1.

3. A bastard (mongrel) shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation. Deut. 23:2.

4. No Ammonite or Moabite (those of another race) shall enter the assembly of the LORD; none of their descendants, even to the tenth generation, shall ever enter the assembly of the LORD. Deut. 23:3; Neh. 13:1.

5. Women are to keep silence in the churches; for it is not permitted for them to speak, but they may speak through their husbands. 1 Cor. 14:34-35.

6. Women are not to teach in the church. 1 Tim. 2:11-12.

7. You shall not plant a grow of any trees near the alter of the LORD, your God. Deut. 16:21.

8. Each member of the church or assembly of God is to use their gifts for the edification of the church. 1 Cor. 14:5,12.

9. Give no offense to the church of God. 1 Cor. 10:32.

10. A church is not to have those within it who hold to the doctrine of Balaam. Rev. 2:14.

1. A tenth part of all increase is to be given as a tithe. Gen. 14:20; Gen. 28:22; Num. 18:21; Heb. 7:2,4.

2. All offerings and things devoted to God as tithes are given to the priest and their aides. Gen. 14:18-20; Num. 18:8-19,21,24; 2 Chron. 31:4-6,12-19; Neh. 10:37; Heb. 7:5.

3. We are to honor God by bringing the choice first fruits of our land into the house of God, so He may bring prosperity to us. Exod. 23:19; Mal. 3:10-12; Prov. 8:9-10.

4. Withholding tithes and offerings to God is considered as robbing God. Mal. 3:8.

5. Do not try to purchase gifts of God with money and offerings. Acts 8:18-21 .

6. A tenth of all the produce of the land is to be tithed to God. Lev. 27:30; Deut. 14:22; 2 Chron. 31:5.

7. A tenth of all cattle and farm animals are to be tithed to God. Lev. 27:32; 2 Chron. 31:6.

8. If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he shall add to it one-fifth of it. Lev. 27:31.

9. You shall not bring the hire of a harlot or the wages of a dog (male prostitute) into the house of the LORD your God for any pledge, vow or tithe. Deut 23:18.

10. Tithes of food and first fruits of the land are to be eaten by all the people, the foreigners, and the poor as a feast to God. Deut. 12:6-7,11-12; Deut. 14:23,28-29; Deut. 26:10-11 .

11. Those that labor in preaching and teaching the word of God or in doing his work, are entitled to a good wage for their work. 2 Chron. 34:9-12,17; 1 Tim. 5:17-18.

12. Priests and ministerial aides are to give a tenth of the tithes they receive. Num. 18:25-30.

13. Tithes are to be given to the priests and ministerial aides so that they may devote themselves to the law of God. Num. 18:21-24; 2 Chron. 31:4; Neh. 10:37-39; Heb. 7:5.

14. At the end of three years, you shall give the tithe of your increase to the ministerial aides, the sojourners, the orphans and widows in the land that they may eat. Deut. 26:12.

1. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Matt. 7:15; Matt. 24:11,24; Mark 13:22.

2. Beware of those that honor Christ with words but teach as their doctrines the precepts and traditions of men. Matt. 15:8-9.

3. Bad pastors can cause the people to go astray and become devoured by their adversaries.

Jer. 23:1-2; Jer. 50:6-7.

4. Lying pastors and those that withhold the truth of God's word are cursed for causing national apostasy. Jer. 23:1-2.

5. Those that boast are false apostles of Christ. 2 Cor. 11:12-13.

6. Preachers who preach to please men are not a servant of Christ. Gal. 1:10.

7. Beware lest any deceive you through philosophy, according to the traditions of men, and not according to Christ. Col. 2:8.

8. Take heed that no preacher, theologian, or teacher deceive you; for many shall come in Christ's name and shall deceive many. Jer. 29:8-9; Matt. 24:4-5; Mark 13:5-6.

9. Beware of pastors that feed themselves and become fat (wealthy) but do not feed (instruct) the people and will neglect their needs. Ezek. 34:2-4,10.

10. Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; for there are many false prophets. 1 John 4:1.

1. You are not to oppress the hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren or a stranger, but shall give him his due wages. Deut. 24:14-15; Jer. 22:13.

2. The laborer is worthy of his hire. Luke 10:7; 1 Tim. 5:18.

3. Dutiful servants are to be honored. Prov. 27:18.

4. The wages of a hired man are not to be detained but paid to him the same day. Lev 19:13; Deut. 24:15.

5. Masters are to give to their servants that which is just and fair. Col. 4:1.

6. Masters are to treat servants well and not to threaten them. Eph. 6:9.

7. God will avenge those who keep back the wages of their hirelings through fraud and exploitation. Mal. 3:5; James 5:4.

8. You shall not rule over a servant with rigor or severity, but you shall fear your God. Lev. 25:43.

9. When a servant departs from your service, you shall not let him go away empty-handed, you shall supply him liberally from your estate. Deut. 15:13-14.

1. Servants and employees are not to work on the Sabbath. Exod. 20:10; Deut. 5: 12-14.

2. A faithful servant should be given authority and a part of the inheritance. Gen. 41:40-43; Prov. 17:2.

3. No man can serve two masters. Matt. 6:24; Luke 16:13.

4. Your own brethren are not to be compelled to serve as a slave but shall be treated as a hired servant.

Lev. 25:39-40,42.

5. Do not accuse a servant to his master, lest he curse you and you be found guilty. Prov. 30:10.

6. A maidservant betrothed to her master can be redeemed but cannot be sold to a foreign nation.

Exod. 21:8.

7. Those of your race can be in service to you for only six years and are to be freed in the seventh year. Exod. 21:2; Deut. 15:12.

8. If a maid-servant is betrothed to the master's son she shall be treated according to the custom of daughters. Exod. 21:9.

9. A servant, when free from his service, shall be allowed to depart with that which he had when he went into service. Exod. 21:3-4.

10. Do not become slaves of men. 1 Cor. 7:23.

11. If a servant does not want his freedom at the end of six years but desires to remain with his master, he then shall be in servitude to him for life. Exod. 21:5-6; Deut. 15:16-17.

12. A servant is not above or greater than his master. Matt 10:24; Luke 6:40; John 13:16; John 15:20.

13. Those who are slaves of foreigners can be treated and bought as slaves (but not free men).

Lev. 25:44-46.

14. A brethren who is poor and sells himself into service to a foreigner can be redeemed at any time by one of his brethren, or if he is able, may redeem himself. Lev. 25:47-49.

15. A fugitive slave should not be turned over to his master but is allowed to live among you.

Deut. 23:15-16.

16. If a man strikes his servant and he dies at his hand, he shall be punished. Exod. 21:20-21.

17. If a servant is injured by his master he is then to be set free. Exod. 21:26-27.

1. Servants are to honor their masters and to respect them all the more when they are believers.

MaI. 1:6; 1 Tim. 6:1-2.

2. Servants are to be obedient to their masters, not with eye service or as man pleasures, but as servants of Christ. Eph. 6:5-6; Col.. 3:22.

3. Servants are to be submissive to their masters. 1 Pet. 2:18.

4. Stewards are to be faithful. 1 Cor. 4:2; Titus 2:10.

5. Duties of a servant of a priest. Lev. 22:10-11.

6. Exhortation to servants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not argumentative, not pilfering, but showing all good faith that they may adorn the Doctrine of God in all things. Titus 2:9.

1. When an enemy nation attacks, plead to God that He will deliver he enemy into your hand. Num. 21:13.

2. You are not to destroy the produce of a region besieged and occupied. Deut 20:19-20.

3. Before a nation goes to battle the people should pray to God that He will maintain their cause.

1 Kings 8:44-45.

4. The use of spies towards enemy or hostile nations. Num. 13:1-21; Num. 21:32; Josh. 2:1; Josh. 7:2.

5. Priests (chaplains) are to encourage the people before battle that God will fight for them. Deut. 20:2-4.

6. The LORD your God goes with you into battle, to fight for you against your enemies. Exod. 14:14; Deut. 20:1,4; 2 Chron. 13:12.

7. We should inquire of the LORD as the weather or not we are to go to battle with another nation. Judges 6:33-40; 1 Sam. 30:8; 2 Sam. 5:19,23.

8. Blowing of a trumpet before going into battle. Num. 10:9; Num. 31 :6; Josh. 6:20; Judges 7:16-22.

9. The conquering nation may take as spoils of war; cattle, money, land, and goods of the defeated nation (to the victor belongs the spoils of war). Num. 31:9-11; Deut. 2:35; Deut. 3:7; Josh. 8:2,27; 1 Chron. 20:2; 1 Chron. 26:27; Isa. 10:6.

10. You shall not take as a spoil those things accursed of God (pagan artifacts, idols, etc.).

Josh. 7:1-2,11-13,21-26.

11. Abstain from every evil thing when at war against your enemies. Deut. 23:9.

12. You shall not unnecessarily oppress kindred nations you are at war with. 2 Chron. 28:8-15.

13. The tabernacle of testimony is to be brought into the camp of the army. Num. 1:50-53.

14. When encamped during war you are to cover up excrement outside of the camp. Deut. 23:12-14.

15. Cleanliness in the camp is to be maintained. Num. 31:19-24; Deut. 23:9-11.

16. The spoils of war are to be divided between those who served in battle, and between all the inhabitants of the nation. Num. 31:27; Josh. 22:8.

17. When you besiege a city you are to build bulwarks and fortified defenses within it until it be subdued.

Deut. 20:20.

18. Do not plunder or fight any nation without just cause. Psa. 7:4; Psa. 35:1,7-8.

19. When forces march out to battle, a detachment is to remain to watch over the camp. 1 Sam. 30:24.

20. An army is divided into three divisions to divert the attention of the enemy and to conceal the attack. Judges 7:16; 1 Sam. 11:11; 2 Sam. 18:2.

1. Males 20 years old and up are to be mustered and enrolled for military service. Num. 1:2-3,17-46; Num. 2; Num. 26:2; 2 Sam. 18:1.

2. Only those who are able-bodied for war are to be enrolled for armed service. Num. 1:3,17-46; Num. 26:2.

3. Military leaders or captains to be appointed over divisions of armed forces. Num. 2:2-29; Deut. 20:9; 1 Chron. 27:1-15.

4. Military chain of authority is to be established -Officers over thousands, the captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, and captains over fifties, and captains over tens. Num. 31:48; Deut. 1:5; 2 Sam. 18:1.

5. Military aides assigned to aid officers with their equipment and in battle. Judges 9:54; 1 Sam. 14:6-14; 1 Sam. 16:21 .

6. Military advisors or counselors are to be used in conducting war. Prov. 20:18; Prov. 24:8.

7. A need to establish different branches of the armed forces with different leaders: captains of the guard (2 Chron. 12:10); captains of chariots and captains of the cavalry (2 Chron. 8:9); chief of those armed with bows (1 Chron. 12:2-3); chief of the infantry. (Judges 20:2.)

8. A chief of captains, or general, is to be established over the armed forces; one who has demonstrated his military ability. 2 Sam. 5:8; 2 Sam. 20:23; 2 Sam. 23:8; 1 Chron. 11 :6; 1 Chron. 12:18.

1. Those who have built a new house and have not yet dedicated it may be deferred from service. Deut. 20:5.

2. Those who have planted a crop but have not yet reaped its fruits can be deferred from service. Deut. 20:6.

3. Those that are fearful of battle or are fainthearted are to be exempt from service. Deut. 20:8.

4. A man that has been married less than one year is not to go to war or be charged with any military duties. Deut. 20:7; Deut. 24:5.

5. Ministers are not eligible for military service. Num. 1:47.

1. When faced with the alternative of battle we are not to be afraid of strong enemies. Deut. 20:1; Josh. 11:6; Psa. 27:3.

2. Enemies are to be given an opportunity to surrender in peace before engaging in battle. Deut. 20:10.

3. Enemies that surrender peaceable should be put under tribute but not killed. Deut. 20:11.

4. If an enemy city or territory will not surrender in peace, but wills to war against us, we are then to go to war against it and besieged the it. Deut. 20:12; Josh. 11:19-20.

5. We are not to destroy enemies taken captive or conquered but rather provide for them. 2 Kings 6:22-23.

6. Heathen enemies within our own nation are to be totally destroyed. Deut. 7:2; Deut. 20:16-18; Josh. 6:21; Josh. 8:24-28; Josh. 11:1-11 .

7. The kings or leaders of a conquered enemy are to be executed. Num. 31:8; Josh. 8:29; Josh. 10:23-26,28,30,39; Josh. 11:10,12; Judges 7:25.

8. We are not to have pity or mercy on heathen or ungodly enemies, but are to destroy all those who God shall deliver to us. Deut: 7:2,16.

9. A defeated enemy nation is subject to pay tribute taxes to the conquering nation. 1 Kings 9:21; 2 Kings 18:14; 1 Chron. 18:2,6; 2 Chron. 8:8; 2 Chron. 27:5; 2 Chron. 36:3.

10. All males of heathen nations are to be killed. Num. 31:7,17; Deut. 20:13; Josh. 11:14.

11. Prisoners of war, cattle, and goods of a defeated nation are to be taken as a spoil. Num. 31:9-18; Deut. 20:14; Josh. 11:14.

12. We may take possession of the lands of defeated enemies. Num. 21:24-25,35.

1. War and defeat may be brought by God as punishment for national sins.

Deut. 28:25,49-53; Josh. 7:5-12; 2 Sam. 12:9-10; 2 Chron. 6:24,36; 2 Chron. 12:1-5; 2 Chron. 24:23-24; 2 Chron. 28:1-5; Job 19:29; Jer. 42:13,16; Ezek. 25:12-13; Ezek. 35:4-9; Amos 1:13-15.

2. War may be of God or commanded by God. Num. 25:16-18; Num. 31; Deut. 2:24; Deut. 7:1-2; Deut. 20:16-17; Josh. 8:1; 1 Sam. 15:2-3; 1 Chron. 5:22; Job. 38:23; Jer. 51 :20.

3. Lust brings wars and fighting. James 4:1-2.

4. War as a defense from unprovoked attack. Exod. 17:8-16; 1 Sam. 30:1-18; 2 Sam. 5:17-25; 2 Sam. 10:1-9; 2 Sam. 21:15-22.

5. Evil men who continually stir up war. Psa. 140:1 -2.

6. War is not to be undertaken but by the will of God. Deut. 1:41; Deut. 2:5,9,19; 2 Chron. 11:3-4.

7. He that kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Matt. 26:52; Rev. 13:10.

1. There is a time for war and a time for peace. Eccl. 3:8.

2. If you walk in God's statutes and keep His commandments, and do them, He will give peace in the land, and none shall make you afraid. Lev. 26:3,6; Psa. 85:8; Psa. 119:165; Prov. 3:1-2; Prov. 16:7; Isa. 32:17-18; Isa. 48:18.

3. Victory against enemies in war is from God. Deut. 7:23; Deut. 20:4; Josh. 10:8-11.

4. God will bless His people with peace. Psa. 29:11; Isa. 26:2-3,12; Hag. 2:9.

5. The fear of God in enemies can prevent war. 2 Chron. 17:10; 2 Chron. 20:29-30.

6. God causes peace and wars to end. Psa. 46:9; Psa. 147:14; Isa: 45:7.

7. When our ways please the LORD, He makes our enemies to be at peace with us. Prov. 16:7.

8. In abundance of counselors there is safety. Prov. 11:14.

9. Pray to God for deliverance from enemies, and that they may not triumph over you.

Psa. 25:2; Psa. 31:15; Psa. 59:1.

10. If a people listen to God and walk in His ways and turn to God with prayer and repentance, He will release them from captivity and subdue their enemies. Exod. 23:22,27; 1 Kings 8:46-50; 2 Chron. 6:24-25,36-39; Psa. 81:14.

11. The commandments of God make us wiser than our enemies. Psa. 119:98.

12. Wisdom is better than weapons of war. Eccl. 9:18.

Know the Truth. . .

Love God, and obey His Commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

Peace, and only the Peace of God - Never Peace on Satan’s terms.

How long will we waiver between two opinions? If Baal be god, then serve him

If Jehovah be God, then serve Him!