Deuteronomy 20:7
And what man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.
Context
This verse from Deuteronomy Chapter 20 connects to 8 cross-references. Before battle, a priest encourages the troops not to fear; officers then dismiss those who have built a new house, planted a vineyard, betrothed a wife, or are simply afraid, to maintain morale. Towns offered peace terms and accepting serve …
Other Translations
And what man is there that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.
`And who <FI>is<Fi> the man that hath betrothed a woman, and hath not taken her? --let him go and turn back to his house, lest he die in battle, and another man take her.
Or if any man is newly married and has had no sex relations with his wife, let him go back to his house, so that in the event of his death in the fight, another man may not take her.
Cross References
If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, …
But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: …
When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged …
Thou shalt betroth a wife, and another man shall lie with her: thou shalt build an house, and thou shalt …
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before …
And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece …
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.
No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen …