Deuteronomy 20:16

But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 20:16

BSB
However, in the cities of the nations that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, you must not leave alive anything that breathes.
AKJV
But of the cities of these people, which the LORD your God does give you for an inheritance, you shall save alive nothing that breathes:
CPDV
But among those cities which shall be given to you, you shall not permit anyone at all to live.
ERV
But of the cities of these peoples, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:
NHEB
But of the cities of these peoples, that the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance, you shall save alive nothing that breathes;
SMT
Only of the cities of these peoples which Jehovah thy God gave to thee an inheritance, thou shalt not preserve alive and breathing:

Commentary for Deuteronomy 20:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 20:16
Summary
Completely destroy all Canaanite inhabitants
Place
Canaan
Event
Command for complete destruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law