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The Priority of Peace
Commentators emphasize that even in a lawful war, God commanded Israel to prioritize peace. Before attacking a city, they were required to offer terms of surrender. John Calvin notes this reflects God's desire to limit bloodshed and promote clemency, showing that even those armed with divine authority should be disposed to mercy.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 20:10–20
18th Century
Theologian
Directions intended to prevent wanton destruction of life and property in sieges.
(Deuteronomy 20:16) Forbearance, however, was …
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 20:10–20
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 20:10–20. SIEGES.
When thou comest nigh ... proclaim peace. —Not as the c…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 20:10
16th Century
Theologian
When thou goest forth to war. He now teaches that, even in lawful wars, cruelty is to be repressed, and bloodshed to be abstained from as …
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 20:10
17th Century
Pastor
When you come near to a city to fight against it
This is to be understood of an arbitrary war, as Jarchi observes; w…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 20:10–12
17th Century
Minister
The Israelites are here instructed about the nations against whom they made war. Let this show God's grace in dealing with sinners. He proclaims pe…