"Do not kill them," he replied. "Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master." Cross References Romans 12:20 On the contrary, "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head." Deuteronomy 20:11 If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates, all the people there will become forced laborers to serve you. 2 Chronicles 28:8 Then the Israelites took 200,000 captives from their kinsmen--women, sons, and daughters. They also carried off a great deal of plunder and brought it to Samaria. 2 Chronicles 28:15 Then the men who were designated by name arose, took charge of the captives, and provided from the plunder clothing for the naked. They clothed them, gave them sandals and food and drink, anointed their wounds, and put all the feeble on donkeys. So they brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria. Proverbs 25:21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. Treasury of Scripture And he answered, You shall not smite them: would you smite those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master. wouldest Deuteronomy 20:11-16 2 Chronicles 28:8-13 thy sword Genesis 48:22 Joshua 24:12 Psalm 44:6 set bread Proverbs 25:21,22 Matthew 5:44 Romans 12:20,21 |