Exodus 21:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And if he have betrothed her unto his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.

And if he hath betrothed her unto his son. This is the second supposed contingency. Women among the Hebrews, as in the East generally, were disposed of in marriage without their personal wishes or feelings being at all taken into account. In like manner, fathers conducted matrimonial arrangements for their sons, (Genesis 24:1-67.)

He shall deal with her after the manner of daughters, х kªMishpat (H4941)] - according to the right and privilege of daughters.

Exodus 21:9

9 And if he have betrothed her unto his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.