When a creditor went to collect a pledge from a debtor, what was the restriction in Deuteronomy 24?
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Correct answer: He must not enter the debtor's house to get it
Deuteronomy 24:10-11 preserves the dignity of the debtor. The creditor was required to stay outside while the debtor brought the pledge out to him, preventing the creditor from invading the privacy of the home.
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