Deuteronomy 24:5
The Scripture
(5) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Deuteronomy 24 describes the duties of the priest concerning the altar and the offering, emphasizing that the priest must not eat the bread of the covenant and must not partake of the wine of the covenant. It also commands that the priest must offer the first fruits and the tithes to the Lord, showing the importance of separation and worship. The chapter highlights the priest’s role as a mediator between God and the people, maintaining purity and obedience.
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