9. When the officers finish speaking to the army, they should appoint commanders to lead it.
10. You will march up to attack a city. First, make them an offer of peace.
11. They might accept your offer and open their gates to you. If that happens, all the people of that city will become your slaves. They will work for you.
12. But they might not make peace with you. They might fight you in battle. Then you should surround that city.
13. The Lord your God will give you the city. Then kill all the men with your swords.