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Deuteronomy 20:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 20:16

Verse 16 of 20

Scripture focus

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:

Deuteronomy 20:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:16

Theological / Devotional

Cities. Referring specifically to the cities of Canaan. No peace offer was to be made to them; God had previously given strict injunctions as to sparing any of them (Ex. 23:31-33; 34:11-16). Every precaution was taken to protect Israel from the degrading forms of idolatry practiced by the Canaanites. On the abominations of these people, see Lev. 18:24-28 ; 20:23.

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