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Miscellaneous Laws (II)

Text: Deuteronomy 23:9-16
29 January 2019

MISCELLANEOUS LAWS

1. In times of war

a) He must keep from doing anything wicked   (Deuteronomy 23:9)
b) Sins unspecified

2. Uncleanness

a) Occurrence in the night
b) He must leave the campsite
c) He may return only after he has cleansed himself (ritual cleansing)   (Deuteronomy 23:10-11)

3. Answering the call of nature

a) A place outside the camp
b) To cover refuse   (Deuteronomy 23:12-13)

4. The LORD’s presence

a) He walks in the midst of your camp   (Deuteronomy 23:14)
b) To deliver Israel
c) To hand over the enemy to Israel   (Deuteronomy 23:14)

THE CLEANLINESS OF THE CAMP

1. Cleanliness and holiness   (Deuteronomy 23:14)

2. The camp must be holy

3. God must not behold any uncleanliness

4. Lest He turns away   (Deuteronomy 23:14)

CONCERNING SLAVES

1. The escaped slave cannot be returned to his former master   (Deuteronomy 23:15)

2. He may dwell in Israel

a) In the place he chooses   (Deuteronomy 23:16a)
b) He is not to be oppressed   (Deuteronomy 23:16b)