Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"When you approach a city to wage war against it, extend terms of peace.
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.
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 "When the officials have finished speaking to the army, they must appoint officers to lead the troops." 10 "When you approach a city to wage war against it, extend terms of peace. 11 If it agrees to peace and welcomes you, then all the people found in it will serve you as forced laborers.
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:18-22
So she said, "In days past, people used to settle a dispute by saying "Let's ask for advice at Abel!'
Isaiah 57:19
when I create the fruit of the lips: Peace to the one who is far away or near," says the LORD, "and I'll heal him.
Zechariah 9:10
I will banish chariots from Ephraim and horses from Jerusalem. War weapons will be banished, and your king will speak peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the River to the farthest portion of the earth.
Luke 10:5-6
"Whatever house you go into, first say, "May there be peace in this house.'
Acts 10:36
He has sent his word to the descendants of Israel and brought them the good news of peace through Jesus the Messiah. This man is the Lord of everyone.
2 Corinthians 5:18-1
All of this comes from God, who has reconciled us to himself through the Messiah and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,
Ephesians 2:17
He came and proclaimed peace for you who were far away and for you who were near.