Deuteronomy 22:20
"They shall fine him one hundred shekels of silver, and give them to the father of the young lady, because he has given a bad name to a virgin of Israel. She shall be his wife. He may not put her away all his days."
Key Reflection
This passage highlights the societal and legal measures taken against a man who defiled a virgin, aiming both to penalize him for damaging her reputation and to ensure she remained married to him as a form of public retribution. The requirement that he marry her despite the circumstances underscores the severe consequences of such actions within the community, reflecting a complex blend of justice and social control.
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