Deuteronomy 20:10
When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
Context
This verse from Deuteronomy Chapter 20 connects to 10 cross-references. Before battle, a priest encourages the troops not to fear; officers then dismiss those who have built a new house, planted a vineyard, betrothed a wife, or are simply afraid, to maintain morale. Towns offered peace terms and accepting serve …
Other Translations
When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
`When thou drawest near unto a city to fight against it, then thou hast called unto it for Peace,
When you come to a town, before attacking it, make an offer of peace.
Cross References
I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is …
And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to …
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us …
And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the …
Then she spake, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: …
And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be …