Deuteronomy 20:14 · KJV

"But the women, and the little ones, and the cattle, and all that is in the city, even all the spoil thereof, shalt thou take unto thyself; and thou shalt eat the spoil of thine enemies, which the LORD thy God hath given thee."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²And if it will make no peace with thee, but will make war against thee, then thou shalt besiege it:

¹³And when the LORD thy God hath delivered it into thine hands, thou shalt smite every male thereof with the edge of the sword:

¹⁴But the women, and the little ones, and the cattle, and all that is in the city, even all the spoil thereof, shalt thou take unto thyself; and thou shalt eat the spoil of thine enemies, which the LORD thy God hath given thee.

¹⁵Thus shalt thou do unto all the cities which are very far off from thee, which are not of the cities of these nations.

¹⁶But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:

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Reflection Questions

How do you view the concept of taking from others?

What does it mean for you to enjoy the fruits of your labor?

When have you felt justified in receiving something you didn't earn?

Life Application

gratitude

Practice gratitude for what you have and recognize the hard work behind it.

ethics

Reflect on the ethical implications of gaining from others' losses in your life.

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