Deuteronomy 20:12

And if it will make no peace with thee, but will make war against thee, then thou shalt besiege it:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 20:12

BSB
But if they refuse to make peace with you and wage war against you, lay siege to that city.
AKJV
And if it will make no peace with you, but will make war against you, then you shall besiege it:
CPDV
But if they are not willing to enter into an agreement, and they begin to act against you in warfare, then you shall besiege it.
ERV
And if it will make no peace with thee, but will make war against thee, then thou shalt besiege it:
NHEB
If it will make no peace with you, but will make war against you, then you shall besiege it:
SMT
And if it will not be at peace with thee, and it made war with thee, and thou besieged against it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 20:12

AndifitwillmakenopeaceH7999VerbwiththeebutwillmakeH6213VerbwarH4421Noun FeminineagainsttheethenthoushaltbesiegeH6696Verbit

Commentary for Deuteronomy 20:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 20:12
Summary
Siege city refusing to accept peace
Place
Enemy city
Event
City rejects peace, siege begins
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law