Deuteronomy 20:10 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

`When thou drawest near unto a city to fight against it, then thou hast called unto it for Peace,

English ASV

When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.

English Amplified

When you draw near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

When you draw near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

“When you approach a city to fight against it, make an offer of peace.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

When thou approachest unto a city to fight against it, thou shalt proclaim peace unto it.

English EASY 2024

Before you start to attack a city, you must offer peace to the people who live there. Tell them what they must do to stop you attacking them.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

"When you go to attack a city, you must first offer peace to the people there.

"When you draw near to a city to fight against it, offer terms of peace to it.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

“When you go to attack a city, first give its people a chance to surrender.

English God's Word - GW 1995

When you approach a city to attack it, offer its people a peaceful way to surrender.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

"When you approach a city to fight against it, you must make an offer of peace.

English KJV 1611

When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.

English LSB

“If you come near a city to fight against it, you shall call for terms of peace.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

When you come near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

"When you approach a city to fight against it, you shall offer it terms of peace.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

"When you march up to attack a city, first offer it terms of peace.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

When you approach a city to wage war against it, offer it terms of peace.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Suppose you march up to attack a city. Before you attack it, offer peace to its people.

English NIV

When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace.

English NKJ 1982

“When you go near a city to fight against it, then proclaim an offer of peace to it.

English NLT

"As you approach a town to attack it, first offer its people terms for peace.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

When you draw near to a town to fight against it, offer it terms of peace.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

“When you draw near to a city to fight against it, offer terms of peace to it.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

“As you approach a city to fight against it, first offer it a truce.

English Tyndale 1537

When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, offer them peace.

Deuteronomy 20:10 — Compare Translations