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Deuteronomy 20:11 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 20:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 20 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Deuteronomy 20:11 (KJV)
Commentary 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—Cities accepting peace become mas (מַס, 'forced labor, tribute')—subordinate but not exterminated. This merciful alternative to total war allowed survival in exchange for service. Gibeon secured such a treaty through deception (Joshua 9:3-27), becoming woodcutters and water-carriers.This foreshadows gospel dynamics: rebels against the King may surrender and live, entering service rather than destruction. The ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 20:11
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“nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites lived among them”
“when Israel had grown strong”
“and sent an envoy after him”
“and are become servants to do forced labor.”
“whom the children of Israel were not able utterly to destroy”
“save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: they took all in battle.”
“and he spoke to them”
“and for the altar of Yahweh”
“but when I speak”
“whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt. They shall not be sold as slaves.”