9. And when the captains of the army shall hold their peace, and have made an end of speaking, every man shall prepare their bands to fight.
10. If at any time thou come to fight against a city, thou shalt first offer it peace.
11. If they receive it, and open the gates to thee, all the people that are therein, shall be saved, and shall serve thee paying tribute.
12. But if they will not make peace, and shall begin war against thee, thou shalt besiege it.
13. And when the Lord thy God shall deliver it into thy bands, thou shalt slay all that are therein of the male sex, with the edge of the sword,