Deuteronomy 20:14
“But the women, and the little ones, and the cattle, and all that is in the city, even all the spoil thereof, shalt thou take unto thyself; and thou shalt eat the spoil of thine enemies, which the LORD thy God hath given thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But the women, the little ones, and the cattle,.... These were to be spared; women, because of the weakness of their…
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
but or only. Heb. rak, introducing exceptions. See on Deu 10:15.
the women, etc.] A mitigated form of the ḥeremsee on…
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