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23 the body must not remain hanging from the tree overnight. You must bury the body that same day, for anyone who is hung[a] is cursed in the sight of God. In this way, you will prevent the defilement of the land the Lord your God is giving you as your special possession.

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  1. 21:23 Greek version reads for everyone who is hung on a tree. Compare Gal 3:13.

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