Deuteronomy 20:11
“And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace,.... Comply with the terms of peace offered:
and open unto thee; the…
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
tributary Heb. la-mas. Masmeans a body of forced labourers, e.g. of Israelites in Egypt, Exo 1:11, or of Solomon's…
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