And she shall put the raiment of her captivity from off her, and shall remain in thine house, and bewail her father and her mother a full month: and after that thou shalt go in unto her, and be her husband, and she shall be thy wife.
She must take off the clothes she wore as a prisoner and stay in your house. She should mourn for her father and mother for a full month. After that time, you may marry her and she will become your wife.
This verse describes giving a captive woman time to grieve her family and transition before marriage, showing consideration for her emotional needs even in difficult circumstances.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of laws given to Israel about warfare and treatment of captives, specifically addressing marriage to women taken in battle. In the ancient Near East, such practices were common, but Israel's law uniquely required a waiting period for mourning. This represented a more humane approach compared to surrounding cultures, acknowledging the woman's loss and emotional state.
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