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Elders as Wise Counselors
The role of the city elders was not merely to officiate a legal process. Commentator John Gill explains they would actively counsel the man, explaining the law and exhorting him. Based on later rabbinic tradition, they could even advise him to refuse the marriage if the match was unwise (e.g., due to a large age gap), showing a pastoral and practical application of the law.
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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 25:8
17th Century
Pastor
Then the elders of his city shall call him
Require him to come, before them, and declare his resolution, and the rea…
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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.