Lux Domini

Deuteronomy  20:10

When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.

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Interpretation

The Israelites are here directed about the nations on whom they made war. Let this show God's grace in dealing with sinners.

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This thought runs through Deuteronomy 20:10-14.

Deuteronomy 20:10 Deuteronomy 20:11 Deuteronomy 20:12 Deuteronomy 20:13 Deuteronomy 20:14

Glossary

City People
The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).