Deuteronomy 21:11

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If you see a beautiful woman among the captives and have your heart set on her, you may marry her.

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He became very fond of Jacob’s daughter Dinah. He loved the girl and spoke tenderly to her.

Hamor told them. “My son Shechem has his heart set on your daughter. Please let her marry him.

The sons of God saw that the daughters of other humans were beautiful. So they married any woman they chose.

“Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels.

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates, ⌞but⌟ a woman who has the fear of the Lord should be praised.

Do not desire her beauty in your heart. Do not let her catch you with her eyes.

But save for yourselves every girl who has never gone to bed with a man.

When you go to war with your enemies and the Lord your God hands them over to you, you may take them captive.

Bring her into your home. She must shave her head, cut her nails,