Deuteronomy 21:11
11 and hast seen in the captivity a woman of fair form, and hast delighted in her, and hast taken to thee for a wife,
Young's Literal Translation is in the public domain.
11 and hast seen in the captivity a woman of fair form, and hast delighted in her, and hast taken to thee for a 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.