Deuteronomy 20:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
But of the cities of these people, which the LORD your God does give you for an inheritance, you shall keep alive nothing that breathes:
Deuteronomy 20:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
But of the cities of these peoples, that Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth;
Deuteronomy 20:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
However, in the cities of the nations that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, you must not leave alive anything that breathes.
Deuteronomy 20:16 (BSB)
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What does Deuteronomy 20:16 say?
Deuteronomy 20:16 in modern King James wording reads: "But of the cities of these people, which the LORD your God does give you for an inheritance, you shall keep alive nothing that breathes:"
Where is Deuteronomy 20:16 found in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 20:16 is verse 16 of chapter 20 of the book of Deuteronomy, in the Old Testament. Deuteronomy has 34 chapters.
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