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Deuteronomy 21:8-10
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8 Do not blame[a] your people Israel whom you redeemed, O Lord, and do not hold them accountable for the bloodshed of an innocent person.”[b] Then atonement will be made for the bloodshed. 9 In this manner you will purge the guilt of innocent blood from among you, for you must do what is right before[c] the Lord.

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10 When you go out to do battle with your enemies and the Lord your God allows you to prevail[d] and you take prisoners,

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Footnotes

  1. Deuteronomy 21:8 tn Heb “Atone for.”
  2. Deuteronomy 21:8 tn Heb “and do not place innocent blood in the midst of your people Israel.”
  3. Deuteronomy 21:9 tn Heb “in the eyes of” (so ASV, NASB, NIV).
  4. Deuteronomy 21:10 tn Heb “gives him into your hands.”
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