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A Law of Humanity and Dignity
Commentators highlight that the one-month mourning period was a humane provision. It gave the captive woman time and space to grieve the loss of her family and homeland, allowing her to emotionally transition before entering a new marriage. This regulation treated her with a degree of dignity, not just as spoils of war.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 21:13
18th Century
Theologian
Bewail her father and her mother a full month - This is prescribed from motives of humanity, that the woman might have time and lei…
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 21:13
17th Century
Pastor
And she shall put the raiment of her captivity from off her ,
&c.] Her beautiful garments, and gay apparel, in which…
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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…