Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace. New Living Translation “As you approach a town to attack it, you must first offer its people terms for peace. English Standard Version “When you draw near to a city to fight against it, offer terms of peace to it. Berean Standard Bible When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace. King James Bible When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it. New King James Version “When you go near a city to fight against it, then proclaim an offer of peace to it. New American Standard Bible “When you approach a city to fight against it, you shall offer it terms of peace. NASB 1995 “When you approach a city to fight against it, you shall offer it terms of peace. NASB 1977 “When you approach a city to fight against it, you shall offer it terms of peace. Legacy Standard Bible “If you come near a city to fight against it, you shall call for terms of peace. Amplified Bible “When you advance to a city to fight against it, you shall [first] offer it terms of peace. Christian Standard Bible “When you approach a city to fight against it, make an offer of peace. Holman Christian Standard Bible When you approach a city to fight against it, you must make an offer of peace. American Standard Version When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it. English Revised Version When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it. GOD'S WORD® Translation When you approach a city to attack it, offer its people a peaceful way to surrender. Good News Translation "When you go to attack a city, first give its people a chance to surrender. International Standard Version "When you approach a city to wage war against it, extend terms of peace. Majority Standard Bible When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace. NET Bible When you approach a city to wage war against it, offer it terms of peace. New Heart English Bible When you draw near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it. Webster's Bible Translation When thou comest nigh to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it. World English Bible When you draw near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen you draw near to a city to fight against it, then you have called to it for peace, Young's Literal Translation 'When thou drawest near unto a city to fight against it, then thou hast called unto it for Peace, Smith's Literal Translation When thou shalt come near to a city to war against it, and call peace to it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf at any time thou come to fight against a city, thou shalt first offer it peace. Catholic Public Domain Version When, at any time, you approach a city to fight against it, you shall first offer peace to it. New American Bible When you draw near a city to attack it, offer it terms of peace. New Revised Standard Version When you draw near to a town to fight against it, offer it terms of peace. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen you come near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when you approach to a town to fight against it, proclaim peace upon it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if thou shalt draw nigh to a city to overcome them by war, then call them out peaceably. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws of Warfare…9When the officers have finished addressing the army, they are to appoint commanders to lead it. 10When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace. 11If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates, all the people there will become forced laborers to serve you.… Cross References Joshua 11:19 No city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites living in Gibeon; all others were taken in battle. 2 Chronicles 19:2 Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you. 1 Kings 20:31-34 Then the servants of Ben-hadad said to him, “Look now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful. Let us go out to the king of Israel with sackcloth around our waists and ropes around our heads. Perhaps he will spare your life.” / So with sackcloth around their waists and ropes around their heads, they went to the king of Israel and said, “Your servant Ben-hadad says, ‘Please spare my life.’” And the king answered, “Is he still alive? He is my brother.” / Now the men were looking for a sign of hope, and they quickly grasped at this word and replied, “Yes, your brother Ben-hadad.” “Go and get him!” said the king. Then Ben-hadad came out, and Ahab had him come up into his chariot. ... Judges 21:13 Then the whole congregation sent a message of peace to the Benjamites who were at the rock of Rimmon. 2 Samuel 20:18-22 Then the woman said, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Seek counsel at Abel,’ and that is how disputes were settled. / I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel, but you are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the LORD’s inheritance?” / “Far be it!” Joab declared. “Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy! ... Isaiah 27:5 Or let them lay claim to My protection; let them make peace with Me—yes, let them make peace with Me.” Jeremiah 21:8-9 Furthermore, you are to tell this people that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death. / Whoever stays in this city will die by sword and famine and plague, but whoever goes out and surrenders to the Chaldeans who besiege you will live; he will retain his life like a spoil of war. Jeremiah 38:17 Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “This is what the LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you indeed surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then you will live, this city will not be burned down, and you and your household will survive. Ezekiel 17:15-18 But this king rebelled against Babylon by sending his envoys to Egypt to ask for horses and a large army. Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and yet escape?’ / ‘As surely as I live,’ declares the Lord GOD, ‘he will die in Babylon, in the land of the king who enthroned him, whose oath he despised and whose covenant he broke. / Pharaoh with his mighty army and vast horde will not help him in battle, when ramps are built and siege walls constructed to destroy many lives. ... Matthew 10:12-15 As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you. / And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. ... Luke 10:5-12 Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. / Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. ... Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Treasury of Scripture When you come near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it. then proclaim 2 Samuel 20:18-22 Then she spake, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter… Isaiah 57:19 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. Zechariah 9:10 And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth. Jump to Previous Approach Attack Attacking City Draw Drawest March Nigh Offer Peace Proclaim TermsJump to Next Approach Attack Attacking City Draw Drawest March Nigh Offer Peace Proclaim TermsDeuteronomy 20 1. The priest's exhortation to encourage the people to battle5. The officers' proclamation of who are to be dismissed from the war 10. How to use the cities that accept or refuse the proclamation of peace 16. What cities must be devoted 19. Trees must not be destroyed in the siege When you approach a city This phrase sets the stage for the Israelites' conduct in warfare, specifically in the context of approaching a city. The Hebrew word for "approach" is "qarab," which implies drawing near with intention. Historically, cities in ancient times were often fortified and served as centers of power and culture. The Israelites, under divine instruction, were to engage with these cities not with immediate hostility but with a strategic and moral approach. This reflects God's desire for His people to be distinct in their conduct, even in warfare, emphasizing a thoughtful and deliberate engagement rather than impulsive aggression. to fight against it you are to make an offer of peace (10) When thou comest nigh . . . proclaim peace.--Not as the children of Dan did, who massacred the inhabitants of Laish without warning (Judges 18:27-28). Even in the wars of Joshua, the cities that "stood still in their strength" were generally spared (Joshua 11:13). (15) Thus--i.e., sparing the women and the little ones. (16-18) But of the cities of these people . . . thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth . . . that they teach you not to do after all their abominations.--Upon the inhabitants of these cities the Israelites executed the sentence of Jehovah. Their abominations are sufficiently indicated in Leviticus 18:24-28; Leviticus 20:23. . . . Verses 10-20. - Directions concerning the besieging of towns. In the case of a town at a distance, not belonging to any of the Canaanitish tribes, on advancing against it they were first of all to summon the inhabitants to a peaceable surrender and submission (cf. Judges 21:13). If this was complied with, the inhabitants were to become tributary to the Israelites and serve them; but if this was refused, the town was to be besieged, and, when taken, all the males were to be slain, and the women and children, as well as all the booty that was in the place, were to be taken as the prey of the conquerors, who were to appropriate the spoil to their own use. Verse 10. - Then proclaim peace unto it; i.e. invite it peaceably to surrender.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whenכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you approach תִקְרַ֣ב (ṯiq·raḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach a city עִ֔יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement to fight לְהִלָּחֵ֖ם (lə·hil·lā·ḥêm) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against it, עָלֶ֑יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against you are to make an offer וְקָרָ֥אתָ (wə·qā·rā·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read of peace. לְשָׁלֽוֹם׃ (lə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace Links Deuteronomy 20:10 NIVDeuteronomy 20:10 NLT Deuteronomy 20:10 ESV Deuteronomy 20:10 NASB Deuteronomy 20:10 KJV Deuteronomy 20:10 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 20:10 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 20:10 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 20:10 French Bible Deuteronomy 20:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 20:10 When you draw near to a city (Deut. 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