Deuteronomy 21
Deuteronomy 21:1-9 – Unsolved murdersThe people of the nearest town were to sacrifice an animal and swear that they had nothing to do with the murder.There was a communal sense of responsibility. If they did not handle the situation properly, they would be guilty before God.Deuteronomy 21:10-14 – Marrying a captured woman.God did not allow sexual assault ever, even in war. If a man wanted to marry a captured woman, he could do so after a waiting period, but it was a full marriage. He could not assault her or sell her.Deuteronomy 21:15-17 – Protecting the firstborn in polygamy.Why did God allow polygamy when He did not approve it? It’s not clear.Deuteronomy 21:18-21 – Stoning a rebellious son.Rebellious sons were to be brought before the elders and stoned!Deuteronomy 21:22-23 – Bury the executed.See Galatians 3:13, which references this in relation to Jesus on the cross.Deuteronomy 22
Deuteronomy 22:1-12 – Miscellaneous lawsLost and found laws – love your neighbor!Deuteronomy 22:5 – Cross-dressing prohibited.Deuteronomy 22:13-21 – Laws against false accusations and fornication.God had protections in place for women against false accusations.Deuteronomy 22:22-30 – Situations involving extra-marital relations.
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