Deuteronomy 20:19
“When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by forcing an axe against them: for thou mayest eat of them, and thou shalt not cut them down (for the tree of the field is man's life ) to employ them in the siege :”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it,.... Before it will surrender; it…
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
besiege … a long time From this and build bulwarksin Deu 20:20, we see that Israel were already familiar with…
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