Deuteronomy 20:11

Bible in Basic English 1965

And if it gives you back an answer of peace, opening its doors to you, then all the people in it may be put to forced work as your servants.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:1

Now Hiram, king of Tyre, hearing that Solomon had been made king in place of his father, sent his servants to him; for Hiram had ever been a friend to David.

2 Kings 6:22

But he said in answer, You are not to put them to death; have you any right to put to death those whom you have not taken prisoner with your sword and your bow? put bread and water before them, so that they may have food and drink and go to their master.

Psalm 120:7

I am for peace: but when I say so, they are for war.

Luke 19:14

But his people had no love for him, and sent representatives after him, saying, We will not have this man for our ruler.

Deuteronomy 20:10

When you come to a town, before attacking it, make an offer of peace.

Deuteronomy 20:12

If however it will not make peace with you, but war, then let it be shut in on all sides:

Joshua 16:10

And the Canaanites who were living in Gezer were not forced out; but the Canaanites have been living among Ephraim, to this day, as servants, doing forced work.

Joshua 9:27

And that day Joshua made them servants, cutting wood and getting water for the people and for the altar of the Lord, in the place marked out by him, to this day.

Joshua 9:8

And they said to Joshua, We are your servants. Then Joshua said to them, Who are you and where do you come from?

Joshua 9:9

And they said to him, Your servants have come from a very far country, because of the name of the Lord your God: for the story of his great name, and of all he did in Egypt has come to our ears,

Judges 1:28

And whenever Israel became strong, they put the Canaanites to forced work, without driving them out completely.