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Deuteronomy 20:17 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Deuteronomy 20:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 20 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But thou shalt utterly destroy them; namely, the Hittites, and the Amorites, the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee:”
Deuteronomy 20:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:17
But thou shalt utterly destroy them; namely, the Hittites, and the Amorites, the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee—The seven nations listed represent complete Canaanite civilization. Utterly destroy (הַחֲרֵם תַּחֲרִימֵם, hacharem tacharimem, intensive doubling: 'you shall certainly devote to destruction') emphasizes non-negotiable obedience. The phrase as the LORD thy God hath commanded anchors this in divine authority, not human cruelty.This isn't genocide (ethnic elimination) but theocide (false-god elimination). Rahab and...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 20:17
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“Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully”
“and shall cast out many nations before you”
“says Yahweh”
“says the Lord Yahweh: every man's sword shall be against his brother.”
“it will come down on Edom”
“the flesh of captains”