Deuteronomy 20:13
“And when the LORD thy God hath delivered it into thine hands, thou shalt smite every male thereof with the edge of the sword:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when the Lord thy God hath delivered it into thine hands,.... When, what with pressures without, and calamities…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 20:10-20
Directions intended to prevent wanton destruction of life and property in sieges. Deu 20:16 Forbearance, however, was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 20:10-20
They are here directed what method to take in dealing with the cities (these only are mentioned, Deu 20:10, but…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
when the Lord thy God delivereth it As to this D has no doubt.
thou shalt smite, etc.] See on Deu 2:34.
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