Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
“When you approach a city to fight against it, you shall
King James Version
When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
Holman Bible
“When you approach a city to fight against it, you must make an offer of peace.
International Standard Version
"When you approach a city to wage war against it, extend terms of peace.
A Conservative Version
When thou draw near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it.
American Standard Version
When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
Amplified
“When you advance to a city to fight against it, you shall [first] offer it terms of peace.
Bible in Basic English
When you come to a town, before attacking it, make an offer of peace.
Darby Translation
When thou approachest unto a city to fight against it, thou shalt proclaim peace unto it.
Julia Smith Translation
When thou shalt come near to a city to war against it, and call peace to it.
King James 2000
When you come near unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"When you approach a city to fight against it, {you must offer it peace}.
Modern King James verseion
When you come near a city to fight against it, then shout peace to it.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, offer them peace.
NET Bible
When you approach a city to wage war against it, offer it terms of peace.
New Heart English Bible
When you draw near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it.
The Emphasized Bible
When thou shalt come nigh unto a city, to fight against it, - then shalt thou proclaim unto it - peace,
Webster
When thou comest nigh to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it.
World English Bible
When you draw near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it.
Youngs Literal Translation
'When thou drawest near unto a city to fight against it, then thou hast called unto it for Peace,
Interlinear
Qarab
Qara'
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 20:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Detailed Stipulations: Purity And Unity
9
And when the officers have finished speaking to the people, then commanders shall be appointed at the head of the people.
10 “When you approach a city to fight against it, you shall
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:18-22
Then she said, "They used to say in former times, 'Let them but ask counsel at Abel,' and so they settled a matter.
Isaiah 57:19
creating the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near," says the LORD, "and I will heal him.
Zechariah 9:10
I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
Luke 10:5-6
Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house!'
Acts 10:36
As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),
2 Corinthians 5:18-1
All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;
Ephesians 2:17
And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near.