Graphic Bible · Scene 10 of 20

An unarmed messenger with lowered empty hands stands at a respectful distance before a closed city gate.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Deuteronomy 20:10

Call for Peace

Hear the Battle Laws and Spare the Food Trees · Deuteronomy 20

Story guide: A messenger before a closed gate accompanies the command to call a city to peace before fighting it.

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10When you draw near to a city to fight against it, you shall call out to it for peace.

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