Deuteronomy 21:10
“When thou goest forth to war against thine enemies, and the LORD thy God hath delivered them into thine hands, and thou hast taken them captive,”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
When thou goest forth to war against thine enemies,.... This refers to an arbitrary war, as Jarchi remarks, which they…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The regulations which now follow in the rest of this and throughout the next chapter bring out the sanctity of various…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 21:10-14
By this law a soldier is allowed to marry his captive if he pleased. For the hardness of their hearts Moses gave them…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Deuteronomy 21:10-14
Of Marriage with a Captive of War
If a woman taken in war is desired for a wife (Deu 21:11 f.), she may be brought…