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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)?
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)?
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)?
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)?
In the case of the unresolved murder, where were the elders to take the heifer (Deut. 21:4)?
In the case of the unresolved murder, what was to happen to the heifer (Deut. 21:4)?
In the case of the unresolved murder, what was to happen to the heifer (Deut. 21:4)?
In the case of the unresolved murder, who was to step forward and pronounce blessings and decide disputes (Deut. 21:5)?
In the case of the unresolved murder, who was to step forward and pronounce blessings and decide disputes (Deut. 21:5)?
Who was to declare 'Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it done.' (Deut. 21:7)?
Who was to declare 'Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it done.' (Deut. 21:7)?
The rite of the donkey and hand washing that resulted from a case of an unresolved murder was for what purpose (Deut. 21:9)?
The rite of the donkey and hand washing that resulted from a case of an unresolved murder was for what purpose (Deut. 21:9)?
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)?
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)?
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).
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).
If a captive woman was not pleasing to her husband, he was not allowed to (Deut. 21:14)?
If a captive woman was not pleasing to her husband, he was not allowed to (Deut. 21:14)?
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)?
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 son was a sign of ________ (Deut. 21:17).
The firstborn son was a sign of ________ (Deut. 21:17).
To whom were the parents to bring a rebellious son (Deut. 21:18)?
To whom were the parents to bring a rebellious son (Deut. 21:18)?
Where were the parents of a rebellious son to bring him (Deut. 21:19)?
Where were the parents of a rebellious son to bring him (Deut. 21:19)?
What was to happen to the rebellious son (Deut. 21:21)?
What was to happen to the rebellious son (Deut. 21:21)?
What was to be Israel's response when they heard of the death of a rebellious son (Deut. 21:21)?
What was to be Israel's response when they heard of the death of a rebellious son (Deut. 21:21)?
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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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