Deuteronomy 20:10

Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 20

“When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.”Deuteronomy 20:10

What Does Deuteronomy 20:10 Mean?

Deuteronomy 20:10 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 20, verse 10 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (14)

These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 20:10 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Judges 21:13“And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably unto them.”Joshua 9:15“And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.”Luke 10:5“And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.”2 Corinthians 5:18“And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;”Ephesians 2:17“And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.”Deuteronomy 2:26“And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth unto Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying,”Deuteronomy 7:2“And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:”Deuteronomy 21:10“When thou goest forth to war against thine enemies, and the LORD thy God hath delivered them into thine hands, and thou hast taken them captive,”Judges 11:12“And Jephthah sent messengers unto the king of the children of Ammon, saying, What hast thou to do with me, that thou art come against me to fight in my land?”Judges 20:12“And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is done among you?”2 Samuel 20:18“Then she spake, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter.”Isaiah 57:19“I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.”Zechariah 9:10“And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.”Acts 10:36“The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)”

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