Deuteronomy 23:4
The Scripture
(4) Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter continues Moses' instructions for the Israelites, covering the care of livestock and the prohibition against eating the meat of a living animal. It also details the treatment of the blind and lame, emphasizing compassion and the importance of not oppressing the vulnerable. Overall, the passage stresses justice, mercy, and the proper handling of animals.
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