The mutilated, the illegitimate, and the foreigner shall not be allowed in the camp. However, the Edomites and the Egyptians should be accepted. The camp site itself should be kept from unclean things. When the army goes out to battle, they were to keep themselves from wicked things. Those who become unclean should stay … Continue reading Rules of the Camp (Deuteronomy 23:1 – 14)
Miscellaneous Laws and Laws of Sexual Morality (Deuteronomy 21:22 – 22:30)
In this passage, many laws are lifted up as a needful. For instance, if a criminal is hanged on a tree, he must be taken down the same day in order not to defile the land. Second, each person must be responsible to return your brother's livestock if you find it wandering about. If someone's … Continue reading Miscellaneous Laws and Laws of Sexual Morality (Deuteronomy 21:22 – 22:30)
A Rebellious Son (Deuteronomy 21:18 – 21)
A very stark story and law is established in this story. When a son is rebellious, and is a glutton or a drunkard, then he is to be brought before the elders of the city at the gate and judged. Once judged, he would then be stoned by the men of the city. While this … Continue reading A Rebellious Son (Deuteronomy 21:18 – 21)
Female Captives and Firstborn Rights (Deuteronomy 21:10 – 17)
The Israelites were instructed to treat women who were from conquered cities with dignity. If they found a woman they wanted for a wife, then they would take them home, have them shave their head, trim their names, change clothes, and then mourn her family for a month. After that, they may take her as … Continue reading Female Captives and Firstborn Rights (Deuteronomy 21:10 – 17)
War and Death (Deuteronomy 20:1 – 21:9)
Do Not Be Afraid! When the people were to see their enemy, stronger and more numerous than themselves, God would be with them, and they should not fear. Instructions from Officers were to be obeyed, and some of them were as such: if you have not dedicated your house, then dedicate it so it will … Continue reading War and Death (Deuteronomy 20:1 – 21:9)
Witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15 – 21)
The text says that witnesses must be trustworthy. No one will be convicted on the word of just one witness. If someone testifies falsely against another man, then the priests and judges will rule between them, and the false witness will receive the punishment he intended for his brother. This way, evil will be put … Continue reading Witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15 – 21)
Cities of Refuge (Deuteronomy 19:1 – 14)
Moses instructed the Israelites that after God delivered the land from the nations, they were to divide their land into three sections by roads. In each section, they were to establish a city of refuge. A manslayer could flee there. If a manslayer killed his neighbor unintentionally, without premeditation, he can flee to one of … Continue reading Cities of Refuge (Deuteronomy 19:1 – 14)
A New Prophet Like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15 – 22)
Moses has rehearsed the history of Israel's departure from Egypt, their trek through the desert, their disobedience at the entrance to the Promised Land, and their 40-year death march through the wilderness leading up to this moment. He has reviewed the law, the feasts, and the call to righteousness. Now, Moses declares that a prophet … Continue reading A New Prophet Like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15 – 22)
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The Portion of the Priests and Levites (Deuteronomy 18:1 – 14)
As provision for the Levites (who had no inheritance), the Israelites would bring bulls and sheep to sacrifice, and they would receive the shoulders, cheeks, and stomachs. They were also to receive the firstfruits of their grain, new wine and oil, and fleece from sheep. This was to be given because of the calling of … Continue reading The Portion of the Priests and Levites (Deuteronomy 18:1 – 14)
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