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But of the cities of these peoples, that Yahweh your God gives you for an inheritance, you shall save alive nothing that breathes;
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A Divine Judgment on Sin
Commentators unanimously explain that this severe command was not arbitrary but a specific divine judgment. Scholars point to the extreme wickedness and 'gross abominations' of the Canaanite nations, such as idolatry and incest, as the reason for their destruction. Israel was acting as the instrument of God's justice against peoples whose iniquity was 'full'.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Directions intended to prevent wanton destruction of life and property in sieges.
(Deuteronomy 20:16) Forbearance, however, was …
19th Century
Anglican
Deuteronomy 20:10–20. SIEGES.
When thou comest nigh ... proclaim peace. —Not as the c…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But of the cities of those people, which the Lord your God does give you for an inheritance
