Deuteronomy 20:17

But thou shalt utterly destroy them; namely, the Hittites, and the Amorites, the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee:

Cross-references

Deuteronomy 7:1 lists the same seven nations to be destroyed, providing the context for this command here.

In Deuteronomy 7:2, the same command to utterly destroy the seven nations is given — no covenant or mercy allowed.

Deuteronomy 31:5 instructs Israel to do to the nations as the Lord commanded — directly referencing the destruction command here.

Isaiah 34:5 Parallel

Isaiah 34:5 applies the same 'devoted to destruction' (cherem) to Edom, echoing the total judgment command here.

Leviticus 27:28 Historical context

Leviticus 27:28 defines the 'devoted' (cherem) concept, explaining the legal basis for total destruction here.

Joshua 6:21 Historical context

Joshua 6:21 records the destruction of Jericho — a historical execution of the command to devote the Canaanites to destruction.

Joshua 10:28 Historical context

Joshua 10:28 shows Joshua utterly destroying Makkedah — another specific fulfillment of the destruction command from Deuteronomy 20:17.

Joshua 11:12 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 11:12 explicitly says Joshua did as Moses commanded — directly citing the law of total destruction from Deuteronomy 20:17.

Joshua 11:20 Historical context

Joshua 11:20 explains that the Lord hardened hearts so Israel could destroy them as commanded — revealing divine purpose behind the command.

Psalm 106:34 says Israel did not destroy the nations as the Lord commanded — directly referencing this command as one they disobeyed.

Ezra 9:1 Allusion

Ezra 9:1 lists the same Canaanite nations as evidence Israel failed to separate — showing the command's ongoing relevance.