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Chapter 24 continues with these statutes.
Concerning divorce, a man could leave his wife if he found some uncleanness in her, something less than adultery, which was punishable by death. This was to be done in writing and with witnesses and executed in due time. Having been thus divorced, a woman was free to remarry.
Concerning a newly married soldier, provision was granted that he be excused on the grounds that if he was away from his wife that first year, his love might cool.
Concerning pledges, the law was similar to vows, if made they must be strictly adhered to and properly dealt with.
Concerning stealing, it was not a capitol crime to steal cattle or goods, but the thief of children, a weak or simple man or a man who you had in your power, was a capitol crime.
Concerning Leprosy, if leprosy is contacted, you must go see the Priest and abide by his judgment. The plague of leprosy was considered to be a mark of God's Judgment as in the case of Miriam, Moses' sister.
Concerning slave rights, Masters are commanded to be just to their servants, not overloading them with work, or being abusive to them. Giving thanks that God had not made you a slave. Be faithful in the paying of wages.
Concerning Judges in capitol cases, you must be just in your deliberations. A Law prohibiting the death of a father for the sins of a child and one prohibiting the death of a child for the sins of a father. Judges must be advocates for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Concerning civil cases, judges must likewise be just and desirous to treat wisely the poor and those who have no council for themselves.
Concerning the poor, the rich are commanded to be kind and charitable to them, by careful to allow some grain and grapes for them in the harvest and consider not what they do with it.
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