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A Public Forum for the Widow
This verse establishes a formal, public process for a widow whose brother-in-law refuses his duty. Commentators explain she could go "to the gate unto the elders," which was the public court. This gave her a legal and public platform to state her case, ensuring her situation was addressed by community leaders rather than being privately dismissed.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 25:5–10
18th Century
Theologian
The law of levirate marriage is not unique to the Jews; it is found in all essential respects the same among various Eastern nations, both ancient …
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 25:5–12
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 25:5–10. LEVIRATE MARRIAGES.
If brethren dwell together. — This law is ma…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 25:7
17th Century
Pastor
And the man like not to take his brother's wife
The provision here made by this law, when this was the case, is such…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 25:5–12
17th Century
Minister
The custom here regulated seems to have been in the Jewish law in order to keep inheritances distinct; now it is unlawful.