If a man married a captive woman from a foreign war, what was she required to do before the marriage could be consummated?
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Correct answer: Shave her head, trim her nails, and mourn for a month
Deuteronomy 21:12-13 outlines this process of purification and mourning. It allowed the woman to grieve her previous life and ensured the marriage began with a clean transition into the community of Israel.
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