Deuteronomy 20:4-6

Complete Jewish Bible

⁴ because Adonai your God is going with you to fight on your behalf against your enemies and give you victory.’

⁵ “Then the officials will speak to the soldiers. They are to say, ‘Is there a man here who has built a new house, but hasn’t dedicated it yet? He should go back home now; otherwise he may die fighting, and another man will dedicate it.

⁶ “‘Is there a man here who has planted a vineyard, but hasn’t yet made use of its fruit? He should go back home; otherwise he may die fighting, and another man will use it.