Deuteronomy 20:10 “When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer…”

Deuteronomy 20:10

When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.

World English Bible

When you draw near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it.

American Standard Version

When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.

Geneva Bible 1599

When thou commest neere vnto a citie to fight against it, thou shalt offer it peace.

Darby Translation

When thou approachest unto a city to fight against it, thou shalt proclaim peace unto it.

Young's Literal Translation

'When thou drawest near unto a city to fight against it, then thou hast called unto it for Peace,

Bible in Basic English

When you come to a town, before attacking it, make an offer of peace.

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Cross references

“then proclaim”

Ephesians 2:17 2 Samuel 20:18–22 Isaiah 57:19 Zechariah 9:10 Acts 10:36 Luke 10:5

Ephesians 2:17 · BSB

He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

2 Samuel 20:18–22 · BSB

Then the woman said, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Seek counsel at Abel,’ and that is how disputes were settled.

Isaiah 57:19 · BSB

bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”

Zechariah 9:10 · BSB

And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to…

Acts 10:36 · BSB

He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Luke 10:5 · BSB

Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9When the officers have finished addressing the army, they are to appoint commanders to lead it.

11If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates, all the people there will become forced laborers to serve you.

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