Deuteronomy Chapters 21-25 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

If one be found slain in the land that the Lord giveth thee to possess, and no one knew who slain them, what would happen?

The elders and the judges shall come forth and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain.

What animal would the elders take from the city which is next unto the slain man?

An heifer.

The elders would take an heifer from what city after measuring all the cities round about the slain man?

The city which is next unto the slain man.

What condition did the heifer have to be in order for the elders to bring it down?

It could not be wrought with, and had not drawn in the yoke. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of valley was the heifer brought down unto?

A rough valley that is neither eared nor sown. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the heifer that is brought down to the rough valley that is neither eared nor sown?

The elders shall strike off the heifer's neck there in the valley. Signup and view all the answers

Who shall come near the slain man?

The priests the sons of Levi. Signup and view all the answers

The Lord thy God hath chosen the priests the sons of Levi to do what unto him (the slain man)?

To minister unto him and to bless in the name of the Lord. Signup and view all the answers

By whose word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried?

All the elders of that city that are next unto the slain man. Signup and view all the answers

What did all the elders of that city that are next unto the slain man do once they had beheaded the heifer in the valley?

They washed their hands over the heifer. Signup and view all the answers

Who said these words and to whom were they spoken: 'Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.'?

The elders of the city to the Lord. Signup and view all the answers

What did the elders of the city next unto the slain man ask of God/pray unto Him?

'Be merciful, O Lord, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of Israel's charge and the blood shall be forgiven them.' Signup and view all the answers

When the children of Israel went forth to war against their enemies, what would happen?

Their enemies were delivered unto thine hands and thou had taken them captive. Signup and view all the answers

If someone from the children of Israel sees a beautiful woman from among the captive and desires her, what should they do?

Thou wouldest have her to thy wife. Signup and view all the answers

Once taken to be a wife, what would the captive woman have to do?

She shall shave her head, pare her nails and she shall put the raiment of her captivity from off her. Signup and view all the answers

How long will the captive woman remain in the house and bewail her father and her mother?

For a full month. Signup and view all the answers

After the full month of bewailing her father and her mother, what was then to happen to the captive woman?

After that, thou shalt go into her and be her husband and she shall be thy wife. Signup and view all the answers

If thou have no delight in her, what must be done?

Let her go whither she will. Signup and view all the answers

If thou have no delight in her, what must thou not do?

Thou shalt not sell her at all for money. Signup and view all the answers

Why mustn't the captive woman be sold after thou does not find delight in her?

Thou shalt not make merchandise of her because thou hast humbled her. Signup and view all the answers

A man has two wives. What kind of wives were they to him?

One beloved and one hated. Signup and view all the answers

A man has 2 wives, one beloved and one hated, and they have born him children. If the firstborn be from the wife that is hated, what should the father do for this first born?

He shall acknowledge the son of the hated. Signup and view all the answers

How much should the father of the firstborn son of the hated wife give to the son?

Double portion of all that he hath. Signup and view all the answers

What is the firstborn son of the hated wife to the father?

He is the beginning of his (the father's) strength. Signup and view all the answers

If a father and mother have a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey their voice, what should they do?

They should chasten him. Signup and view all the answers

If the stubborn and rebellious son will not obey the voice of his parents, nor hearken unto them when they chasten him, what should the parents then do?

They shall bring him unto the elders of his city. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 21 Overview

Addresses the procedures to follow when a murder occurs in a land without known perpetrators.
The elders and judges play a crucial role in measuring nearby cities and determining the next steps.

Ritual for a Slain Person

An unworked heifer from the nearest city to the slain man is taken for a ritual sacrifice.
The heifer must be free from labor, indicating it’s unblemished and suitable for sacrifice.

Location of Sacrifice

The heifer is brought to a rough valley that is not cultivated, symbolizing a place of anonymity and humility.
The elders perform the beheading of the heifer in this valley as part of the atonement ritual.

Priestly Involvement

Priests, specifically the sons of Levi, are designated to minister and bless on behalf of the slain individual.
This emphasizes the religious and communal responsibility for unaccounted violence.

Procedural Accountability

The elders wash their hands over the slain heifer, declaring their innocence and beseeching divine mercy.
They pray for forgiveness of the innocent bloodshed, reinforcing the community's guilt and need for atonement.

War and Captivity Regulations

Specific laws govern interactions with captive women, emphasizing the treatment and respect due to them.
Captive women must undergo a month of mourning for their families before marrying their captors, showcasing an element of respect for their previous lives.

Rights and Responsibilities in Marriage

After the mourning period, the captor can enter into marriage with the captive woman; she becomes his wife.
If the captor finds no delight in her, he is instructed not to sell her but to let her go, reflecting a compassion to avoid exploitation.

Family Dynamics and Inheritance

A man with two wives – one loved and one hated – must give special recognition to the firstborn son of the hated wife.
The firstborn is entitled to a double portion of the inheritance, symbolizing his significance and the father's strength.

Parental Authority

Guidelines for dealing with a stubborn and rebellious son exist, emphasizing the need for discipline.
If a son does not heed parental correction, the parents are required to take more severe measures to ensure obedience, representing the importance of familial order.

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