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A Crucial Distinction in War
Commentators stress that this command applies to distant, non-Canaanite cities that rejected an offer of peace. This rule, while severe, is presented as distinct from and less harsh than the command for total destruction reserved for the cities within Canaan (v. 16-18), which was intended to prevent the spread of their 'abominations' to Israel.
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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 Gill
On Deuteronomy 20:13
17th Century
Pastor
And when the Lord your God has delivered it into your hands ,
&c.] When, what with pressures without, and calamities…