Graphic Bible · Scene 16 of 20

An empty stone courtyard lies in still shade between closed household doors and plain jars.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Deuteronomy 20:16

The Command Concerning Living Things

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

Story guide: An empty courtyard accompanies the severe command not to let any living thing remain alive in the cities of these peoples.

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16But from the cities of these peoples that Yahweh your God is giving you as an inheritance, you shall not let any living thing remain alive.

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