Deuteronomy 20:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 20:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 20:11 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is foun..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 20:11 — KJV
“And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve thee.”
— Deuteronomy 20:11 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 20:11 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 20:11
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. have...: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:11: make, then, therein
“And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:11: answer, then, people
“And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:11: make, answer, then
“And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:11: answer, peace, then
“Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:11: answer, then, people
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