Lux Domini

Deuteronomy 20:10

When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
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What does Deuteronomy 20:10 mean?

The Israelites are here directed about the nations on whom they made war. Let this show God's grace in dealing with sinners.

Key themes

LovePeaceGraceMemory

Read with

Keep this verse inside Deuteronomy 20:10-14 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Deuteronomy 20:11Deuteronomy 20:12John 3:161 Corinthians 13:4

Related topics

Bible verses about loveBible verses about peaceBible verses about grace

Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).