Calling for Peace in the Conquest of Canaan/2
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Calling for Peace
Exegetical Approaches
No Call for Peace
It is prohibited to call for peace to the seven nations and any overtures for peace on their part are rejected.
Sources:Perhaps Sifre Devarim, Pesikta DeRav Kahana, Rashi,1 perhaps R. Yosef Bekhor Shor,2 perhaps Rambam Sefer HaMitzvot,
Call for Peace Also to Seven Nations
There is an obligation to offer peace terms before waging war against the Seven Nations, similar to the obligation before fighting an "optional war" against other enemies. This position subdivides regarding the extent of the call and ensuing peace: