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ESV Reformation Study Bible – Deut 20:17
Deut 20:17
20:17 complete destruction. The Hebrew word for this practice is herem, which means “to put under the ban” (i.e., to devote everything to the Lord), as occurred at Jericho during the conquest (Josh. 6:17–19). See notes Lev. 27:28; Deut. 7:26.