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Deuteronomy 23:12 Cross-References
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“Thou shalt have a place also without the camp, whither thou shalt go forth abroad:”
Deuteronomy 23:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:12
Thou shalt have a place also without the camp, whither thou shalt go forth abroad:This verse introduces sanitation regulations for military camps, requiring designated areas outside the camp for bodily elimination. The Hebrew yad (יָד, literally 'hand') here means 'place' or 'designated location.' The command to go 'abroad' (chutz) means outside the camp's boundaries, maintaining separation between living areas and waste disposal sites. This simple regulation addressed a critical military health concern: proper sanitation to prevent disease in concentrated populations.While appearing mundane, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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