Deuteronomy 21:10

"So you shall put away the innocent blood from among you, when you shall do that which is right in the LORD’s eyes."

Key Reflection

This verse instructs the Israelites to address and rectify injustices where innocent blood has been spilled, ensuring righteousness prevails according to God's standards. It underscores the importance of addressing wrongdoings to maintain moral integrity within the community.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The regulations which now follow in the rest of this and throughout the next chapter bring out the sanctity of various personal rights and relations fundamental to human life and society. Deuteronomy 21:10-14. The war supposed here is one against the neighboring nations after Israel had utterly destroyed the Canaanites (compareDeuteronomy 7:3), and taken possession of their land.

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