Deuteronomy 20:12
"It shall be, if it gives you answer of peace and opens to you, then it shall be that all the people who are found therein shall become forced laborers to you, and shall serve you."
Key Reflection
This verse highlights the contrast between conquest and submission under God's law. While it commands subjugation of defeated enemies, the underlying principle reflects a broader theme of dominion and responsibility, foreshadowing how God’s people are to exercise authority with justice and wisdom in their earthly governance.
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