Deuteronomy 21:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Hast a desire unto her — Or, hast taken delight in her: which may be a modest expression for lying with her, and seems probable, because it is said, Deuteronomy 21:14, that he had humbled her. And here seem to be two cases supposed, and direction given what to do in both of them, that he did desire to marry her, of which he speaks, Deuteronomy 21:11-13. that he did not desire this, of which he speaks, Deuteronomy 21:14.

Deuteronomy 21:11

11 And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;