Deuteronomy 21:6

And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 21:6

BSB
Then all the elders of the city nearest the victim shall wash their hands by the stream over the heifer whose neck has been broken,
AKJV
And all the elders of that city, that are next to the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:
CPDV
And those greater by birth of that city, nearest to the one who was slain, shall go and shall wash their hands over the calf that was killed in the valley.
ERV
and all the elders of that city, who are nearest unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley:
NHEB
All the elders of that city, who are nearest to the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley;
SMT
And all the old men of that city being near to him wounded, shall wash their hands over the heifer having her neck broken in the valley:

Commentary for Deuteronomy 21:6

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Overview of Deuteronomy 21:6
Summary
Elders perform ritual hand-washing over heifer
Place
Rough valley
Event
Washing hands over dead heifer
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual