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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Albert Barnes

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

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But of the cities of those people, which the Lord your God does
give you for an inheritance

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