King James Bible
KJVWhen thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Deuteronomy 20:10 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it. | |
American Standard VersionASV | When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | If at any time thou come to fight against a city, thou shalt first offer it peace. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | When thou approachest unto a city to fight against it, thou shalt proclaim peace unto it. | |
English Revised VersionERV | When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | When thou comest nigh to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it. | |
World English BibleWEB | When you draw near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | 'When thou drawest near unto a city to fight against it, then thou hast called unto it for Peace, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | When you come near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it. |