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Exodus 21:9

The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 21:9

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

And if he hath betrothed her unto his son. A man might have bought the maiden for this object, or finding himself not pleased with her (), might have made his son take his place as her husband.

In this case but one course was allowed—he must give her the status of a daughter thenceforth in his family.

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