Deuteronomy 20:10

God's Word

When you approach a city to attack it, offer its people a peaceful way to surrender.

Cross References

Isaiah 57:19

I’ll create praise on their lips: “Perfect peace to those both far and near.” “I’ll heal them,” says the Lord.

Zechariah 9:10

He  will make sure there are no chariots in Ephraim or war horses in Jerusalem. There will be no battle bows. He will announce peace to the nations. He will rule from sea to sea and from the ⌞Euphrates⌟ River to the ends of the earth.

Acts 10:36

God sent his word to the people of Israel and brought them the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ. This Jesus Christ is everyone’s Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:18

God has done all this. He has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships.

Ephesians 2:17

He came with the Good News of peace for you who were far away and for those who were near.

Deuteronomy 2:26

From the desert of Kedemoth, I sent messengers to King Sihon of Heshbon with the following offer of peace:

Deuteronomy 20:11

If they accept it and open ⌞their gates⌟ to you, then all the people there will be made to do forced labor and serve you.

Deuteronomy 20:9

When the officers finish speaking to the troops, they should appoint commanders to lead them.

Judges 11:12

Jephthah sent messengers to the king of Ammon. They asked the king, “Why did you invade my land and wage war against me?”

Judges 21:13

Then the whole congregation sent messengers to the men of Benjamin at Rimmon Rock and offered them peace.