Could you point out the verb or phrase in Number 31:18 that implies that the captives were to be used as concubines? All I see is that they were spoils of war which typically points to the instructions in Deut. 21:10-14 which refer to marrying a woman (of age).
Could you point out the verb or phrase in Number 31:18 that implies that the captives were to be used as concubines? All I see is that they were spoils of war which typically points to the instructions in Deut. 21:10-14 which refer to marrying a woman (of age).
Numbers 31:18
but save for yourselves every girl who has never slept with a man.
What do you think save for yourselves means.
https://biblehub.com/numbers/31-18.htm
Means they were the kind of army that existed in that time in the world.
Would you like to review how the Iliad begins?
The Torah later writes out certain restrictions that I can get into. But first, let's talk about Agamemnon, Achilles, and Briseis.
Whatever, Amalekite. I can't argue with someone that ignorant.
why should we accept your negative interpretation of the phrase over any other?
that's not even remotely an answer to my question