And when the LORD thy God hath delivered it into thine hands, thou shalt smite every male thereof with the edge of the sword:
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 20 of Deuteronomy. Israel must offer peace to certain cities before fighting them, while cities of nations destined for judgment receive different treatment. The passage distinguishes between various wartime situations and establishes rules concerning the populations Israel will confront. The legislation is integrated into the conception of Israel as a people whose warfare is subject to specific divine instructions.
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Und wenn sie der HERR, dein Gott, dir in die Hand gibt, so sollst du alles, was männlich darin ist, mit des Schwertes Schärfe schlagen.
Luego que Jehová tu Dios la entregare en tu mano, herirás a todo varón suyo a filo de espada.
Jehová tu Dios la entregará en tu mano, y herirás a todos sus varones a filo de espada.
Et après que l'Eternel, ton Dieu, l'aura livrée entre tes mains, tu en feras passer tous les mâles au fil de l'épée.
e il Signore Iddio tuo te la darà nelle mani; allora metti a fil di spada tutti i maschi.
E o SENHOR teu Deus a dará na tua mão; e todo o homem que houver nela passarás ao fio da espada.
耶和華-你的上帝把那城交在你手裏時,你就要用刀殺盡城裏的男丁。
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