Translations
Modern
If a man is newly married, he must not be sent to war or be pressed into any duty. For one year he is free to stay at home and bring joy to the wife he has married.
Traditional
When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken.
Literal
When a man has taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war or be charged with anything. He shall be free at home one year, and bring joy to his wife whom he has taken.
Latin
Cum acceperit homo nuper uxorem, non procedet ad bellum, nec ei quippiam necessitatis injungetur publicæ, sed vacabit absque culpa domi suæ, ut uno anno lætetur cum uxore sua.
Original
Hebrew
English
If a man is newly married, he must not be sent to war or be pressed into any duty. For one year he is free to stay at home and bring joy to the wife he has married.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Warfare
Topics
Bridegroom: Exempt from Military Duty Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Long Distance Relationships Marriage: The Groom Exempt One Year from Military Duty Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Men of Valor Soldiers: Others Exempt from Service The Armies of Israel: Persons Exempted from Serving in Who Were Newly Married