Deuteronomy 13:15

Thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein, and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 13:15

BSB
you must surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword. Devote to destruction all its people and livestock.
AKJV
You shall surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein, and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.
CPDV
you shall promptly strike down the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword. And you shall destroy it, along with all the things that are in it, even the flocks.
ERV
thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.
NHEB
you shall surely strike the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is in it and its livestock, with the edge of the sword.
SMT
Smiting, thou shalt smite the inhabitants of that city with the mouth of the sword, exterminating it, and all that is in it, and its cattle, with the mouth of the sword.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 13:15

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Overview of Deuteronomy 13:15
Summary
Total destruction of idolatrous city and inhabitants
Place
Idolatrous city
Event
Complete destruction ordered
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Judgment