Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Armies » Employed in » Besieging cities
If however it will not make peace with you, but war, then let it be shut in on all sides:
Verse Concepts
And I will make war on you like David, and you will be shut in by earthworks, and I will make towers round you.
Verse Concepts
Siege » An offer of peace must be made to the city before beginning a
When you come to a town, before attacking it, make an offer of peace. And if it gives you back an answer of peace, opening its doors to you, then all the people in it may be put to forced work as your servants. If however it will not make peace with you, but war, then let it be shut in on all sides: