Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 20:16 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Deuteronomy 20:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 20 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:”
Deuteronomy 20:16 (KJV)
Historical Context for Deuteronomy 20:16
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:16
But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth—The Canaanite herem demanded total destruction: nothing that breatheth (כָּל־נְשָׁמָה, kol-neshamah, literally 'every breath'). This wasn't ethnic cleansing but spiritual surgery—removing cancer threatening Israel's covenant relationship. God's explicit command (next verse) makes His purpose clear: prevent idolatry contagion.Israel's incomplete obedience (failing to execute full herem) caused centuries of apostasy. They did not destroy the nations, concernin...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 20:16
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“and the livestock”
“and said”
“and destroy all their figured [stones]”
“even it and all that is in it”
“and shall cast out many nations before you”
“and struck it with the edge of the sword”
“Sea of Reeds} even to the sea of the Philistines”
“and his sons and all his people”
“the hill country”
“And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that will be a snare unto thee.”