Deuteronomy 20:10
When you march up to attack a city, make those people an offer of peace.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
In Context
9When the officers have finished speaking to the people, they must appoint commanders over them.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 2:26I sent messengers from the wilderness of Kedemoth to Sihon, king of Heshbon, with words of peace, saying,
2 Samuel 20:18Then she spoke, “They used to say in old times, 'Surely seek advice at Abel,' and that advice would end the matter.
Zechariah 9:10Then I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, 1 and the bow will be cut off from battle; for he will speak peace to the nations, 1 and his dominion will be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth!
Acts 10:36You know the message that he sent to the people of Israel, when he announced good news about peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all—
Ephesians 2:17Jesus came and proclaimed peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 20:2-10
Directions Concerning War; Persons Excused from War. ( b. c. 1451.) 1 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the Lord thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. 2 And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people, 3 And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your… Read the whole commentary →