Deuteronomy 21:8-10

Good News Translation

⁸ Lord, forgive your people Israel, whom you rescued from Egypt. Forgive us and do not hold us responsible for the murder of an innocent person.’ ⁹ And so, by doing what the Lord requires, you will not be held responsible for the murder.

Concerning Women Prisoners of War

¹⁰ “When the Lord your God gives you victory in battle and you take prisoners,