Deuteronomy 20:6
“And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it?.... Which he has a right to do, and it is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
See the margin and references. The fruit of newly-planted trees was set apart from common uses for four years.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 20:1-9
Israel was at this time to be considered rather as a camp than as a kingdom, entering upon an enemy's country, and not…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
not used the fruit thereof As in Deu 28:30 EVV. paraphrase the Heb. ḥalal, a ritual term for bringing into common use.…