Deuteronomy 20:13

And 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,

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And when the LORD thy God hath delivered it into thine hands, thou shalt smite every male thereof with the edge of the sword:

In Context

12But if they will not make peace, and shall begin war against thee, thou shalt besiege it.

14Excepting women and children, cattle and other things, that are in the city. And thou shalt divide all the prey to the army, and thou shalt eat the spoils of thy enemies, which the Lord thy God shall give thee.

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Cross References

Numbers 31:17Therefore kill all that are of the male sex, even of the children: and put to death the women, that have carnally known men.

Psalms 2:6But I am appointed king by him over Sion his holy mountain, preaching his commandment.

Psalms 110:1The Lord said to my Lord: Sit thou at my right hand: Until I make thy enemies thy footstool.

2 Thessalonians 1:7And to you who are troubled, rest with us when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven, with the angels of his power:

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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