Directions intended to prevent wanton destruction of life and property in sieges.

(Deuteronomy 20:16) Forbearance, however, was …

Deuteronomy 20:10–20. SIEGES.

When thou comest nigh ... proclaim peace. —Not as the c…

Thus shalt thou do unto all the cities. An exception is introduced: the Jews were not to apply the common laws of war to the Canaanite nat…

Thus shall you do to all the cities which are very far off
from you
As all such were …