Deuteronomy 20:7

And what man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 20:7

BSB
Has any man become pledged to a woman and not married her? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man marry her."
AKJV
And what man is there that has betrothed a wife, and has not taken her? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.
CPDV
What man is there, who has betrothed a wife, and has not taken her? Let him go, and return to his house, lest perhaps he may die in battle, and another man may take her.'
ERV
And what man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.
NHEB
What man is there who has pledged to be married a wife, and has not taken her? Let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her."
SMT
And what man betrothed a wife and took her not? he shall go and turn back to his house lest he shall die in the war, and another man shall take her.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 20:7

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Overview of Deuteronomy 20:7
Summary
Engaged man permitted to return home
Place
Israel
Event
Declaring exemptions from warfare
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law