Deuteronomy 21 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

If a person is found slain but it is not known who killed him, who is to become involved in the unsolved murder (Deut. 21:2)?

Elders and priests

Priests and prophets

Judges and elders (correct)

The family and prophets

In the case of an unsolved murder, what were the judges to do (Deut. 21:2)?

Take a sin offering to the Tent of Meeting

Give one tenth of the person's property to the poor in the nearest town

Question the elders of the nearest town

Measure the distance from the body to the nearest town (correct)

In the case of the unresolved murder, what kind of animal were the elders to take (Deut. 21:3)?

A donkey that had never pulled a cart

Two goats

An ox that had never known a yoke

A heifer that had never been yoked (correct)

In the case of the unresolved murder, where were the elders to take the heifer (Deut. 21:4)?

Into a valley with a stream Signup and view all the answers

In the case of the unresolved murder, what was to happen to the heifer (Deut. 21:4)?

Its blood was to be sprinkled on the elders of the nearest town Signup and view all the answers

In the case of the unresolved murder, who was to step forward and pronounce blessings and decide disputes (Deut. 21:5)?

The priests Signup and view all the answers

Who was to declare 'Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it done.' (Deut. 21:7)?

The priests of the nearest town Signup and view all the answers

The rite of the donkey and hand washing that resulted from a case of an unresolved murder was for what purpose (Deut. 21:9)?

To purge guilt of the shedding of innocent blood Signup and view all the answers

If, in a war, a man wanted to marry one of the captives, he was to bring her home and do all of the following EXCEPT (Deut. 21:12)?

Put a ring on her finger Signup and view all the answers

If in a war a man wanted to marry one of the captives he was to allow her _________ to mourn for the death of her parents (Deut. 21:13).

one month Signup and view all the answers

If a captive woman was not pleasing to her husband, he was not allowed to (Deut. 21:14)?

Sell her as a slave Signup and view all the answers

If a man had two wives, one loved the other not, and each bore him sons, the double portion of the inheritance was to go to (Deut. 21:17)?

The firstborn whether from the loved or unloved wife Signup and view all the answers

The firstborn son was a sign of ________ (Deut. 21:17).

the father's strength Signup and view all the answers

To whom were the parents to bring a rebellious son (Deut. 21:18)?

The elders Signup and view all the answers

Where were the parents of a rebellious son to bring him (Deut. 21:19)?

To the city gate Signup and view all the answers

What was to happen to the rebellious son (Deut. 21:21)?

Stoned to death Signup and view all the answers

What was to be Israel's response when they heard of the death of a rebellious son (Deut. 21:21)?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Unresolved Murder Procedures

In cases of an unsolved murder, judges and elders are responsible for investigating the incident.
Judges measure the distance from the body to the nearest town as part of the inquiry.
The elders must take a heifer that has never been yoked for the ritual.

Ritual for Unsolved Murder

The heifer is brought to a valley with a stream for the ritual.
Its blood is sprinkled on the elders of the nearest town to cleanse the community of guilt.
Priests are tasked with pronouncing blessings and making decisions in the case.

Declaration by Leaders

Priests declare, "Our hands did not shed this blood," to absolve the community from guilt related to the murder.

Purification Rite

The rite involving the heifer and hand washing serves to purge guilt from the shedding of innocent blood.

Treatment of Captive Women

Men who wish to marry captive women must allow them a month to mourn their parents' deaths.
Specific rituals include shaving the woman's head and trimming her nails, while putting aside her old clothes.

Marital Rights and Restrictions

If the captive woman is displeasing to her husband, he is not permitted to sell her as a slave.

Inheritance Laws

In polygamous situations, the firstborn son, regardless of the mother's status (loved or unloved), receives the double portion of inheritance.
The firstborn symbolizes the father's strength.

Handling of Rebellious Sons

Parents must bring a rebellious son before the elders at the city gate if he does not listen to them.
The consequence for a rebellious son who persists in wrongdoing is stoning to death, serving as a deterrent for others in the community.
The community is expected to respond with fear upon hearing of such punishment, reflecting on the importance of obedience.

Summary of Key Roles

Judges and elders handle unresolved murder cases.
Priests are central to the rituals for murder and marriage.
Elders take on leadership roles in community discipline, particularly regarding rebellious children.

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Test your knowledge of Deuteronomy Chapter 21 with this set of flashcards. Explore the legal and social implications of unsolved murders as outlined in the scripture, and see how well you understand the responsibilities of judges and elders in the community.