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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 20 - Introduction

* Exhortation and proclamation respecting those who went to war. (1-9) Peace to be offered, What cities were to be devoted. (10-20)

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See also Deuteronomy 20 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    DEUTERONOMY 12-26, 28. A code of laws (Deuteronomy 1-26) followed by promises to the obedient and threats of punishment for the rest (Deuteronomy 28): see Introd., p. 231. The great Deuteronomic law o...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Of War Three Laws These laws, Deuteronomy 20:1-19 f., separate 19 from Deuteronomy 21:1-9 (both of manslaughter) and are in phrase and substance akin to Deuteronomy 21:10-14 and...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _MOSES COMMANDS THAT, UPON THE APPROACH OF A BATTLE, THE PRIEST SHOULD ENCOURAGE THE PEOPLE; THAT THE OFFICERS SHOULD DISMISS FROM WAR THOSE WHO HAD LATELY PURCHASED A HOUSE, PLANTED A VINEYARD, OR BE...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    SUMMARY OF CHAPTER TWENTY Directions concerning campaigns, 1. The priest shall encourage the people with the assurance that God will accompany and fight for them, 2-4. The officers shall dismiss from...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 plain, (e-21) The _ Arabah_ . so ver. 7; chs. 2.8; 3.17; 4.49; 11.30; Joshua 3:16 ; Joshua 18:18 ; Zechariah 14:10 ....

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    LAW AND RELIGION Deuteronomy 12:1; Deuteronomy 13:1; Deuteronomy 14:1; Deuteronomy 15:1;...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO DEUTERONOMY 20 In this chapter rules are given to be observed in times of war. When a battle was near, a priest was to address the soldiers, and encourage them to fight, Deuteronomy 2...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2553. B.C. 1451._ The exhortation of the priest to them who were going to battle, Deuteronomy 20:1. The dismission of them who were engaged in business, or faint-hearted, Deuteronomy 20:5. How...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 The Priests exhortation to encourage the people to battell. 5 The officers proclamation who are to be dismissed from the warre. 10 How to vse the Cities that accept or refuse the proclamation of p...

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