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Chapter 23 continues with these statutes:
In preserving the honor of families, all are excluded who might be a disgrace to them. Mentioned are eunuchs, bastards, Ammonites and Moabites. Most agree that this was only for a time and that eventually they would be proselyte into the congregation by circumcision. They and their families must lie in disgrace for a time and not come near the sanctuary.
In preserving the honor of Israelites abroad, soldiers are particularly noted in their service in other countries. They must keep themselves free from sin even those who served in the homeland must be conscience of any wrongdoing.
In the treatment of slaves that come to Israel for protection, all such people must not be returned to their masters until they have had a fair trial to see if he has wronged his master or if the master has wronged the slave.
In the area of prostitution, the land of Israel must not become a shelter for whores, sodomites, or whoremongers. Their tithes are not acceptable unto the Lord.
In the area of vows, they were left to their own liberty as to the making of a vow, however if one is made, you shall not be slack in paying it. Whether written or oral, vows are binding.
In regard to your rights in your neighbors field, when you pass through a corn field or vineyard, you may pluck and eat of the corn or grapes that grow by the roadside whether for need or delight, but you cannot take any away with you.
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