Deuteronomy 21:10
Various Laws
10 When you go out to war against other nations, and the Lord your God gives them up into your hands and you take them as prisoners;
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10 When you go out to war against other nations, and the Lord your God gives them up into your hands and you take them as prisoners;
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:10
Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:10-14
(Read Deuteronomy 21:10-14)
By this law a soldier was allowed to marry his captive, if he pleased. This might take place upon some occasions; but the law does not show any approval of it. It also intimates how binding the laws of justice and honour are in marriage; which is a sacred engagement.