And if the latter husband hate her, and write her a bill of divorcement, and giveth it in her hand, and sendeth her out of his house; or if the latter husband die, which took her to be his wife;
And if this second husband also comes to hate her and writes her a divorce certificate, puts it in her hand, and sends her away from his house; or if this second husband who married her dies;
This verse is continuing a law about what happens when a woman's second marriage also ends, either through divorce or her husband's death.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Moses' detailed laws given to Israel before entering the Promised Land, specifically addressing divorce and remarriage customs. In ancient Israel, divorce required a written certificate, and women had very limited legal rights, making these protections important for their survival. This law was addressing complex family situations that could arise in their society.
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