Deuteronomy 20:7

God's Word

If you are engaged to a woman but have not married her, you may go home. Otherwise, you might die in battle, and someone else will marry her.”

Cross References

Matthew 1:18

The birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way: His mother Mary had been promised to Joseph in marriage. But before they were married, Mary realized that she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Deuteronomy 20:6

If you have planted a vineyard and not enjoyed the grapes, you may go home. Otherwise, you might die in battle, and someone else will enjoy the grapes.

Deuteronomy 24:5

A man who has recently been married will be free from military duty or any other public service. For one year he is free to stay at home and make his new wife happy.

Deuteronomy 28:30

You will be engaged to a woman, but another man will have sex with her. You will build a house, but you won’t live in it. You will plant a vineyard, but you won’t enjoy the grapes.

2 Timothy 2:4

Whoever serves in the military doesn’t get mixed up in non-military activities. This pleases his commanding officer.