Deuteronomy 20:11 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | WEB

It shall be, if it make you answer of peace, and open to you, then it shall be, that all the people who are found therein shall become tributary to you, and shall serve you.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

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

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

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Deuteronomy 20:10–20. SIEGES.

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace
Comply with the terms of peace offered:

and open…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

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…

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