Deuteronomy 21:11
11 and see among the captives a beautiful woman, and you have a desire to her, and would take her to you as wife;
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11 and see among the captives a beautiful woman, and you have a desire to her, and would take her to you as wife;
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:11
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.