Deuteronomy 20:10

¶ When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.

When thou comest nigh {H7126} unto a city {H5892} to fight {H3898} against it, then proclaim {H7121} peace {H7965} unto it.

"When you advance on a town to attack it, first offer it terms for peace.

When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace.

When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.

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Cross-References

  • 2 Corinthians 5:18 (3 votes)

    And all things [are] of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

  • 2 Corinthians 6:1 (3 votes)

    ¶ We then, [as] workers together [with him], beseech [you] also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

  • Luke 10:5 (3 votes)

    And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.

  • Luke 10:6 (3 votes)

    And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

  • Ephesians 2:17 (3 votes)

    And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.

  • Isaiah 57:19 (2 votes)

    I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to [him that is] far off, and to [him that is] near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.

  • Acts 10:36 (2 votes)

    The word which [God] sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)