More statements about the damaging nature of flattery. The new chapter deals with the kohen who gives a speech to the people before going out to war both to exempt certain people from war as well as to encourage those who are going not to be fearful because God is with them.  From here the…

Who is exempt from war?  Which parts of the speech are said by whom?  A contradiction between two tannaitic sources leads to a discussion about tree grafting and whether it is considered a new growth that will exempt one from going to war. Study Guide Sotah 43

More details about who is exempt from war.  Who is referred to as the soft-hearted that are exempt from war?  Which type of war are these exemptions for?  All wars?  Just optional wars?

Details about the ceremony. Study Guide Sotah 45

A list of various takkanot that were instituted at various points in time.  And also things that ceased to exist after the destruction of the temple.