Questions and Answers
Who may not enter the assembly of the LORD? (Deut. 23:1)
One born of a forbidden marriage was not allowed to enter the assembly down to the _______ generation? (Deut. 23:2)
What two groups of people were not allowed into the assembly even down to the tenth generation? (Deut. 23:3)
Who hired Balaam son of Beor from Aram Naharaim? (Deut. 23:4)
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Why did God turn Balaam's curse into a blessing? (Deut. 23:5)
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What two people groups are not to be abhorred? (Deut. 23:7)
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The Egyptians and Edomites were allowed into the assembly of the LORD after ______ generations? (Deut. 23:8)
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An unclean man must go outside the camp until evening if? (Deut. 24:10)
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An unclean man from a nocturnal emission must ________ before reentering the assembly? (Deut. 23:11)
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What place was to be designated outside the camp? (Deut. 23:12)
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Why was a person to dig a hole and bury their excrement? (Deut. 23:13f)
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What was to happen if a slave sought refuge among them? (Deut. 23:15)
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What was no Israelite to become? (Deut. 23:17)
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One was not to charge a brother ________ on his money or food? (Deut. 23:19)
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Who were the Israelites allowed to charge interest? (Deut. 23:20)
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What should one not be slow to pay? (Deut. 23:21)
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What must they be sure to do? (Deut. 23:23)
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When in a neighbor's vineyard, what were they not allowed to do? (Deut. 23:24)
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When in a neighbor's grainfield they were allowed to eat some but not? (Deut. 23:25)
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Study Notes
Restrictions on Entry to the Assembly
- Individuals who have been emasculated are forbidden from entering the assembly of the LORD.
- Those born of forbidden marriages are barred from entering the assembly up to the tenth generation.
- Ammonites and Moabites are prohibited from joining the assembly, affecting them down to the tenth generation.
Balaam's Encounter
- The Moabites hired Balaam son of Beor from Aram Naharaim to curse Israel.
- God transformed Balaam's intended curse into a blessing for Israel due to His love for them.
Acceptance of Certain People
- Edomites and Egyptians are accepted into the assembly after three generations.
- These groups are not to be despised or abhorred by the Israelites.
Purity and Cleanliness Regulations
- A man with a nocturnal emission must remain outside the camp until evening and must wash himself before reentering the assembly.
- A designated area outside the camp is set aside for relieving oneself, in recognition of the LORD's presence among them.
- Excrement must be buried to maintain cleanliness, as the LORD moves within their camp.
Treatment of Refugees and Social Conduct
- If a slave seeks refuge among the Israelites, he is not to be returned to his owner.
- Israelites must not engage in the practice of temple prostitution.
- Charging interest on money or food to fellow Israelites is prohibited, although interest may be charged to foreigners.
Vows and Offerings
- Israelites are reminded to fulfill their vows promptly to the LORD.
- They are urged to give their firstfruits to the poor as part of their obligations.
Interaction in Others' Fields
- In a neighbor's vineyard, individuals may eat grapes but cannot put them in a basket.
- While in a neighbor's grainfield, they can eat by hand but must not use a sickle to harvest.
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Test your knowledge of Deuteronomy Chapter 23 with these flashcard-style multiple choice questions. The quiz covers various restrictions and prohibitions mentioned in this chapter regarding who may enter the assembly of the LORD. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these important biblical guidelines.
