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Deuteronomy 23:9 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Deuteronomy 23:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 23 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Cleanliness in the Camp
“When the host goeth forth against thine enemies, then keep thee from every wicked thing.”
Deuteronomy 23:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:9
When the host goeth forth against thine enemies, then keep thee from every wicked thing.This verse introduces regulations for military camps (vv. 9-14), emphasizing that warfare doesn't exempt God's people from holiness. The Hebrew machaneh (מַחֲנֶה, 'host' or 'camp') refers to Israel's military encampments during campaigns. The command to 'keep from every wicked thing' (tishamar mikol davar ra) establishes a comprehensive moral standard applicable during war—perhaps when soldiers might think ethical requirements could be relaxed.The phrase 'every wicked thing' encompasses sexual immorality, i...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 23:9
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“only keep yourselves from the devoted thing”
“and behold”
“and set himself to seek to Yahweh; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.”
“they have even transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: yes”
“and brought them back to Yahweh”
“And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah”
“and all the people”
“saying”