Deuteronomy 20:19
“When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by forcing an axe against them: for thou mayest eat of them, and thou shalt not cut them down ( for the tree of the field is man’s life) to employ them in the siege:”
What does Deuteronomy 20:19 mean?
Deuteronomy 20:19 (KJV) states, "When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by forcing an axe against them: for thou mayest eat of them, and thou shalt not cut them down (for the tree of the field is…
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In Deuteronomy 20:19, we read: "When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by forcing an axe against them: for thou mayest eat of them, and thou shalt not cut them down (for the tree of the field is…
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O Lord, our Sovereign and Mighty God, We come before You today with humbled hearts, seeking Your wisdom and guidance as we navigate the tumultuous paths of life. Your Word, as recorded in Deuteronomy 20:19 — "When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it…
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