Deuteronomy 20:9-11

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

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.