Deuteronomy 20:15

Verse

This is how you are to treat all the cities that are far away from you and do not belong to the nations nearby.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thus shalt thou do unto all the cities which are very far off from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations.

So you are to do to all the towns far away, which are not the towns of these nations.

So shalt thou do to all cities that are at a great distance from thee, and are not of these cities which thou shalt receive in possession.

Free Bible Version

This is the way you are to deal with all the towns that are a long way from you and don't belong to neighboring nations.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thus shalt thou do vnto all ye cities, which are a great way off from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations here.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thus shalt thou do unto all the cities which are very far off from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations.

One Unity Resource Bible

Thus you shall do to all the cities which are very far off from you, which are not of the cities of these nations.

Translation for Translators

You should do that in all the cities that are far from the land in which you will settle.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must act in this way toward all the cities that are very far from you, cities that are not of the cities of these following nations.

Noah Webster Bible

Thus shalt thou do to all the cities which are very distant from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations.

World English Bible

Thus you shall do to all the cities which are very far off from you, which are not of the cities of these nations.

Young's Literal Translation

So thou dost do to all the cities which are very far off from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations.

Context

Laws of Warfare

¹⁴But the women, children, livestock, and whatever else is in the city—all its spoil—you may take as plunder, and you shall use the spoil of your enemies that the LORD your God gives you.¹⁵This is how you are to treat all the cities that are far away from you and do not belong to the nations nearby.

Summary

Deuteronomy 20:15 reflects God's promise to the Israelites to grant them victory over the nations occupying the Promised Land. It underscores the divine authority and sovereignty in fulfilling His covenant with His chosen people. This verse serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision, encouraging the Israelites to trust in His promises and obey His commands. It also signifies the importance of relying on God's strength rather than their own in times of battle or adversity. Ultimately, Deuteronomy 20:15 highlights the significance of God's protection and guidance in the lives of His people.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

It was in this way that Israel was to act with towns that were far off; but not with the towns of the Canaanites ("these nations"), which Jehovah gave them for an inheritance. In these no soul was to be left alive; but these nations were to be laid under the ban, i.e., altogether exterminated, that they might not teach the Israelites their abominations and sins (cf. Deu 7:1-4; Deu 12:31). כּל־נשׁמה, lit., every breath, i.e., everything living, by which, however, human beings alone are to be understood (comp. Jos 10:40; Jos 11:11, with Deu 11:14).

Deuteronomy 20:15

Laws of Warfare

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

This is how you are to treat all the cities that are far away from you and do not belong to the nations nearby.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thus shalt thou do unto all the cities which are very far off from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations.

Bible in Basic English

So you are to do to all the towns far away, which are not the towns of these nations.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So shalt thou do to all cities that are at a great distance from thee, and are not of these cities which thou shalt receive in possession.

Free Bible Version

This is the way you are to deal with all the towns that are a long way from you and don't belong to neighboring nations.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thus shalt thou do vnto all ye cities, which are a great way off from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations here.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thus shalt thou do unto all the cities which are very far off from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations.

One Unity Resource Bible

Thus you shall do to all the cities which are very far off from you, which are not of the cities of these nations.

Translation for Translators

You should do that in all the cities that are far from the land in which you will settle.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must act in this way toward all the cities that are very far from you, cities that are not of the cities of these following nations.

Noah Webster Bible

Thus shalt thou do to all the cities which are very distant from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations.

World English Bible

Thus you shall do to all the cities which are very far off from you, which are not of the cities of these nations.

Young's Literal Translation

So thou dost do to all the cities which are very far off from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations.

Deuteronomy 20:15

Verse

Context

Laws of Warfare

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Deuteronomy 20:15

Laws of Warfare

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes