Deuteronomy 20:11
Deuteronomy 20:11 in Multiple Translations
If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates, all the people there will become forced laborers to serve you.
And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve thee.
And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that are found therein shall become tributary unto thee, and shall serve thee.
And if it gives you back an answer of peace, opening its doors to you, then all the people in it may be put to forced work as your servants.
If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates to you, all the inhabitants will become your slave-laborers.
And if it answere thee againe peaceably, and open vnto thee, then let all the people that is founde therein, be tributaries vnto thee, and serue thee.
and it hath been, if Peace it answer thee, and hath opened to thee, then it hath come to pass — all the people who are found in it are to thee for tributaries, and have served thee.
It shall be, if it gives you answer of peace and opens to you, then it shall be that all the people who are found therein shall become forced laborers to you, and shall serve you.
And it shall be, if it shall make thee answer of peace, and open to thee, then it shall be, that all the people that are found therein, shall be tributaries to thee, and they shall serve thee.
If they receive it, and open the gates to thee, all the people that are therein, shall be saved, and shall serve thee paying tribute.
If they open the gates of the city and surrender, they all will become your slaves to work for you.
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Deuteronomy 20:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָיָה֙
אִם
שָׁל֣וֹם
תַּֽעַנְ/ךָ֔
וּ/פָתְחָ֖ה
לָ֑/ךְ
וְ/הָיָ֞ה
כָּל
הָ/עָ֣ם
הַ/נִּמְצָא
בָ֗/הּ
יִהְי֥וּ
לְ/ךָ֛
לָ/מַ֖ס
וַ/עֲבָדֽוּ/ךָ
וְ/הָיָה֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
שָׁל֣וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
תַּֽעַנְ/ךָ֔
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
וּ/פָתְחָ֖ה
pâthach
H6605
to open
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
לָ֑/ךְ
Prep | Suff
וְ/הָיָ֞ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/עָ֣ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
הַ/נִּמְצָא
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
Art | V-Niphal
בָ֗/הּ
Prep | Suff
יִהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
לְ/ךָ֛
Prep | Suff
לָ/מַ֖ס
maç
H4522
taskworker
Prep | N-ms
וַ/עֲבָדֽוּ/ךָ
ʻâbad
H5647
to serve
Conj | V-Qal-3cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 20:11
וְ/הָיָה֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
שָׁל֣וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
תַּֽעַנְ/ךָ֔
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
וּ/פָתְחָ֖ה
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
לָ֑/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/הָיָ֞ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/עָ֣ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
הַ/נִּמְצָא
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
Art | V-Niphal
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
בָ֗/הּ
""
Prep | Suff
יִהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לְ/ךָ֛
""
Prep | Suff
לָ/מַ֖ס
maç
H4522
"taskworker"
Prep | N-ms
A taskworker is someone forced to perform labor as a form of tax or tribute. This practice involved gangs of laborers working under the supervision of taskmasters, often in a state of serfdom or slavery. It is mentioned in the Bible as a burden imposed on people.
Definition: 1) gang or body of forced labourers, task-workers, labour band or gang, forced service, task-work, serfdom, tributary, tribute, levy, taskmasters, discomfited 1a) labour-band, labour-gang, slave gang 1b) gang-overseers 1c) forced service, serfdom, tribute, enforced payment
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: discomfited, levy, task(-master), tribute(-tary). See also: Genesis 49:15; 1 Kings 5:27; Proverbs 12:24.
וַ/עֲבָדֽוּ/ךָ
ʻâbad
H5647
"to serve"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp | Suff
To serve or work is the meaning of this verb, which can also imply slavery or bondage, as seen in the story of the Israelites in Egypt. It is used to describe various types of work or service, including serving God or other people. The word has different forms and meanings in different contexts.
Definition: : serve[someone] 1) to work, serve 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to labour, work, do work 1a2) to work for another, serve another by labour 1a3) to serve as subjects 1a4) to serve (God) 1a5) to serve (with Levitical service) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be worked, be tilled (of land) 1b2) to make oneself a servant 1c) (Pual) to be worked 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to compel to labour or work, cause to labour, cause to serve 1d2) to cause to serve as subjects 1e) (Hophal) to be led or enticed to serve
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be, keep in bondage, be bondmen, bond-service, compel, do, dress, ear, execute, [phrase] husbandman, keep, labour(-ing man, bring to pass, (cause to, make to) serve(-ing, self), (be, become) servant(-s), do (use) service, till(-er), transgress (from margin), (set a) work, be wrought, worshipper, See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:14; Psalms 2:11.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 20:11
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- Deuteronomy 20:11 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 20:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 20:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:11
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 20:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:11
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 20:11
Context — Laws of Warfare
9When the officers have finished addressing the army, they are to appoint commanders to lead it.
10When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace.
11If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates, all the people there will become forced laborers to serve you.
12But if they refuse to make peace with you and wage war against you, lay siege to that city. 13When the LORD your God has delivered it into your hand, you must put every male to the sword.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke 19:14 | But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’ |
| 2 | Joshua 11:19–20 | No city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites living in Gibeon; all others were taken in battle. For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts to engage Israel in battle, so that they would be set apart for destruction and would receive no mercy, being annihilated as the LORD had commanded Moses. |
| 3 | Joshua 16:10 | But they did not drive out the Canaanites who lived in Gezer. So the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites to this day, but they are forced laborers. |
| 4 | Joshua 9:27 | On that day he made them woodcutters and water carriers, as they are to this day for the congregation of the LORD and for the altar at the place He would choose. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 9:21–22 | their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction —Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day. But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. |
| 6 | Joshua 9:22–23 | Then Joshua summoned the Gibeonites and said, “Why did you deceive us by telling us you live far away from us, when in fact you live among us? Now therefore you are under a curse and will perpetually serve as woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.” |
| 7 | Leviticus 25:42–46 | Because the Israelites are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt, they are not to be sold as slaves. You are not to rule over them harshly, but you shall fear your God. Your menservants and maidservants shall come from the nations around you, from whom you may purchase them. You may also purchase them from the foreigners residing among you or their clans living among you who are born in your land. These may become your property. You may leave them to your sons after you to inherit as property; you can make them slaves for life. But as for your brothers, the Israelites, no man may rule harshly over his brother. |
| 8 | Judges 1:30–35 | Zebulun failed to drive out the inhabitants of Kitron and Nahalol; so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced laborers. Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out. Naphtali failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Beth-anath. So the Naphtalites also lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, but the inhabitants of Beth-shemesh and Beth-anath served them as forced laborers. The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain. And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor. |
| 9 | Psalms 120:7 | I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war. |
| 10 | Judges 1:28 | When Israel became stronger, they pressed the Canaanites into forced labor, but they never drove them out completely. |
Deuteronomy 20:11 Summary
In Deuteronomy 20:11, we see that if a city accepts the offer of peace, its people will become forced laborers, serving the Israelites. This means that they will submit to God's people and work for them, as a way of showing surrender and obedience, similar to the principle of submission in Ephesians 6:5-8. This verse teaches us about the importance of seeking peace and submission to God's will, and how this can lead to a life of service and obedience, as seen in Romans 6:16-18. By trusting in God's sovereignty and guidance, we can navigate conflicts and challenges with confidence and peace, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 26:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for a city to 'accept your offer of peace' in Deuteronomy 20:11?
This refers to the city's willingness to surrender and submit to God's people, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:10, where they are to make an offer of peace before engaging in battle, similar to the principle of peacemaking in Matthew 5:9.
Why would the people of the city become 'forced laborers' if they accept the offer of peace?
This was a common practice in ancient times, where a defeated city would be required to serve the victorious nation, as seen in Joshua 9:21-27, where the Gibeonites became laborers for the Israelites, and in 1 Kings 9:20-21, where the descendants of the Canaanites were put to forced labor.
Is this verse still applicable today, or was it only for the Israelites in the Old Testament?
While the specific context of this verse is related to the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, the principle of seeking peace and submission to God's will is still relevant today, as seen in Romans 12:18, where believers are encouraged to live at peace with everyone, and in 2 Corinthians 10:4, where the weapons of warfare are spiritual, not physical.
How does this verse relate to the concept of war and violence in the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger context in Deuteronomy 20, which outlines the rules of war for the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of seeking peace and submitting to God's will, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:1-4, where God's presence and guidance are emphasized in times of war, and in Psalm 144:1, where God is credited as the one who trains hands for war.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'make an offer of peace' in my own relationships and conflicts, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:10?
- How can I balance the desire for peace with the need to stand firm against injustice or evil, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:12-13?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'at war' with God or others, and how can I seek peace and submission to God's will, as seen in Romans 12:18?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and guidance, even in the midst of conflict or uncertainty, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:1-4 and Psalm 144:1?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 20:11
And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace,.... Comply with the terms of peace offered: and open unto thee; the gates of the city and its garrisons, and deliver all into their hands: then it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 20:11
And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve thee. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:11
By their purses, and by their labours too, as appears from ,8
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:11
Deuteronomy 20:11 And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, [that] all the people [that is] found therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve thee.Ver. 11. And open unto thee.] As Tournay in France did to our Henry VIII, with ten thousand pound sterling for the citizens’ redemption; yet was it ever till then counted so invincible, that this sentence was engraven over one of the gates, Iannes ton me a perda ton pucellage, thou hast never lost thy maidenhead. Speed’ s Hist of Engl., 1001.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:11
Deuteronomy 20:10-20. SIEGES.(10) When thou comest nigh . . . proclaim peace.—Not as the children of Dan did, who massacred the inhabitants of Laish without warning (Judges 18:27-28). Even in the wars of Joshua, the cities that “stood still in their strength” were generally spared (Joshua 11:13). (15) Thus—i.e., sparing the women and the little ones. (16-18) But of the cities of these people . . . thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth . . . that they teach you not to do after all their abominations.—Upon the inhabitants of these cities the Israelites executed the sentence of Jehovah. Their abominations are sufficiently indicated in Leviticus 18:24-28; Leviticus 20:23. These verses (16-18) are parenthetical; Deuteronomy 20:19 returns to the previous subject. (19) And thou shalt not cut them down (for the tree of the field is man’s life).—Literally, the passage seems rather to mean this, Is the tree of the field a man, that it should escape thee and enter into the siege? It will not run away and fight in the trenches as a man might do. What need is there to cut it down?
This seems to be the view of the Targums, the LXX., and the Jewish commentators, besides modern authorities cited in the Variorum Bible. The destruction of the trees around Jerusalem was a notable feature of the Roman war.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 20:11
11. tributary] Heb. la-mas. Mas means a body of forced labourers, e.g. of Israelites in Egypt, Exodus 1:11, or of Solomon’s levies for work in Lebanon and upon his buildings, 1 Kings 5:13 (27), Deuteronomy 9:15; but frequently of the Canaanite peoples surviving among Israel, J, Joshua 16:10; Joshua 17:13, Judges 1:30; Judges 1:33; Judges 1:35; while both J and P say that the Gibeonites who were admitted to league with Israel upon their statement that they had come from a distance, were, on the discovery of their fraud, condemned to be hewers of wood and drawers of water. Such forced labour was recognised as the natural fate of the defeated, Isaiah 31:8.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:11
11. If… answer of peace,… tributaries — If the city opened its gates and peacefully surrendered, all the inhabitants were to be spared, but they were to be tributaries of the Israelites.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 20:11
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Ger-15 Israel and the Nations by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of showing hospitality and kindness to the Jewish people. He shares a personal story of a Jewish man who complained about the h |
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Horton Haven Labor Day Retreat-13 a Squirming Sacrifice by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a radio program for young people that was supported by listener donations. One night, a lady called from the downtown railroad sta |
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Dallas Area Conference 1993-08 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the awe-inspiring nature of Jesus as portrayed in the Gospels. Despite the quiet and understated manner in which the story of the Savior is |
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Jesus' Answer by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon by Basilea Schlenk titled "Jesus' Answer," the speaker reflects on the rejection and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. She highlights how Jesus' sacrifice for the world w |
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Luke 19:20-28. the Last Part of the Parable of the Ten Pounds. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches a powerful sermon on the parable that warns against not living to God's glory and the fatal sin of not making efforts to please our heavenly Master. Th |
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Constancy of Christ Our Comforter John 13 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the unwavering love of Christ as a source of comfort for believers, despite the indifference and hatred He faced from the world and even His own discip |
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If Any Man Thirst: Part Ii by James Webster | James Webster preaches about the unwillingness of sinners to come to Christ, highlighting the black picture painted by Scripture of sinners in their natural state, devoid of streng |