Adam Clarke Commentary - Deuteronomy 20:1

Adam Clarke Commentary - Deuteronomy 20:1 - 20:1

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Adam Clarke Commentary - Deuteronomy 20:1 - 20:1

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20:1 - 20:1
20:2 - 20:2
20:5 - 20:5
20:7 - 20:7
20:8 - 20:8
20:10 - 20:10
20:17 - 20:17
20:19 - 20:19

When thou goest out to battle - This refers chiefly to the battles they were to have with the Canaanites, in order to get possession of the promised land; for it cannot be considered to apply to any wars which they might have with the surrounding nations for political reasons, as the Divine assistance could not be expected in wars which were not undertaken by the Divine command.