Deuteronomy 20:11

And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve thee.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 20:11

BSB
If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates, all the people there will become forced laborers to serve you.
AKJV
And it shall be, if it make you answer of peace, and open to you, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall be tributaries to you, and they shall serve you.
CPDV
If they receive it, and open the gates to you, then all the people who are in it shall be saved, and they shall serve you by paying tribute.
ERV
And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall become tributary unto thee, and shall serve thee.
NHEB
It shall be, if it makes you answer of peace, and opens to you, then it shall be, that all the people who are found in it shall become tributary to you, and shall serve you.
SMT
And it was, if it shall answer thee peace, and it opened to thee, and it was all the people being found in it shall be to thee for tribute and serve thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 20:11

AnditshallbeifitmaketheeanswerH6030VerbofpeaceH7965Noun MasculineandopenH6605VerbuntotheethenitshallbethatallthepeopleH5971Noun MasculinethatisfoundH4672VerbthereinshallbetributariesH4522Noun MasculineuntotheeandtheyshallserveH5647Verbthee

Commentary for Deuteronomy 20:11

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Overview of Deuteronomy 20:11
Summary
Peaceful city becomes tributary vassal state
Place
Enemy city
Event
City accepts peace terms
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law