Deuteronomy 20:12

But if they will not make peace, and shall begin war against thee, thou shalt besiege it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And if it will make no peace with thee, but will make war against thee, then thou shalt besiege it:

In Context

11If they receive it, and open the gates to thee, all the people that are therein, shall be saved, and shall serve thee paying tribute.

13And when the Lord thy God shall deliver it into thy bands, thou shalt slay all that are therein of the male sex, with the edge of the sword,

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Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 20:11-20

Proclamations of War; Directions Concerning War. ( b. c. 1451.) 10 When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it. 11 And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve thee. 12 And if it will make no peace with thee, but will make war against thee, then thou shalt besiege it: 13 And when the Lord thy God hath delivered it into thine hands, thou… Read the whole commentary →

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