Deuteronomy 20:18
“That they teach you not to do after all their abominations, which they have done unto their gods; so should ye sin against the LORD your God.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That they teach you not to do after all their abominations,.... This is another reason why they were to be utterly…
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
The one Pl. passage in this law, see introd. note.
abominations See on Deu 7:25; Deu 12:31; Deu 17:1.
19 f. Of Sparing…
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