Deuteronomy 20:13

And when the LORD thy God hath delivered it into thine hands, thou shalt smite every male thereof with the edge of the sword:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 20:13

BSB
When the LORD your God has delivered it into your hand, you must put every male to the sword.
AKJV
And when the LORD your God has delivered it into your hands, you shall smite every male thereof with the edge of the sword:
CPDV
And when the Lord your God will have delivered it into your hands, you shall strike down anyone who is in it, of the male gender, with the edge of the sword,
ERV
and when the LORD thy God delivereth it into thine hand, thou shalt smite every male thereof with the edge of the sword:
NHEB
and when the LORD your God delivers it into your hand, you shall strike every male of it with the edge of the sword:
SMT
And Jehovah thy God gave it into thy hand, and thou didst cut off every one of its males by the mouth of the sword.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 20:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 20:13
Summary
Kill all males in conquered city
Place
Enemy city
Event
Divine delivery for conquest
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law