Thematic Bible: Persons exempted from serving in
Thematic Bible
the Armies of israel » Persons exempted from serving in » Who had planted a vineyard
Or if any man has made a vine-garden without taking the first-fruits of it, let him go back to his house, so that in the event of his death in the fight, another may not be the first to make use of the fruit.
the Armies of israel » Persons exempted from serving in » Who were lately betrothed
Or if any man is newly married and has had no sex relations with his wife, let him go back to his house, so that in the event of his death in the fight, another man may not take her.
the Armies of israel » Persons exempted from serving in » Who had builded a house
And let the overseers say to the people, If there is any man who has made for himself a new house and has not gone into it, let him go back to his house, so that in the event of his death in the fight, another may not take his house for himself.
the Armies of israel » Persons exempted from serving in » Who were newly married
A newly married man will not have to go out with the army or undertake any business, but may be free for one year, living in his house for the comfort of his wife.