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A Permitted Practice
Commentators like Matthew Henry and John Gill clarify that this law was a permission, not an endorsement from God. It regulated a difficult reality of war but didn't necessarily show divine approval. It is seen as a concession, similar to divorce laws, for the 'hardness of their hearts.'
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 21:10–14
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 21:10–14. MARRIAGE OF CAPTIVE WOMEN.
When you ... see among the captives a beautiful wo…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 21:11
17th Century
Pastor
And seest among the captives a beautiful woman
Whether a virgin, wife, or widow, according to the Jewish writers, ev…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 21:10–14
17th Century
Minister
By this law, a soldier was allowed to marry his captive if he wished. This might take place on some occasions; but the law does not show any approv…