Verse Comparison: Deuteronomy 20:10
American Standard Version
When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
Amplified® Bible
When you draw near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it.
Contemporary English Version
Before you attack a town that is far from your land, offer peace to the people who live there. If they surrender and open their town gates, they will become your slaves. But if they reject your offer of peace and try to fight, surround their town and attack. Then, after the LORD helps you capture it, kill all the men. Take the women and children as slaves and keep the livestock and everything else of value.
Darby English Version
When thou approachest unto a city to fight against it, thou shalt proclaim peace unto it.
Good News Bible
"When you go to attack a city, first give its people a chance to surrender.
King James Version
When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
New American Standard Bible
"When you approach a city to fight against it, you shall offer it terms of peace.
New International Version
When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace.
New King James Version
“When you go near a city to fight against it, then proclaim an offer of peace to it.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"When you approach a city to fight against it, you shall offer it terms of peace.
Revised Standard Version
"When you draw near to a city to fight against it, offer terms of peace to it.
Young's Literal Translation
`When thou drawest near unto a city to fight against it, then thou hast called unto it for Peace,