15 Unique Bible Facts about Widows

1. Widows were cared for by their extended family (Ruth 1:8-9).
2. Widows were allowed to remarry (Deuteronomy 24:1-4).
3. Widows were protected from exploitation and abuse (Exodus 22:22).
4. Widows were provided for by the community (Deuteronomy 26:12-13).
5. Widows were given special consideration in court (Deuteronomy 24:17).
6. Widows were given an inheritance (Numbers 27:1-11).
7. Widows were given preferential treatment in the Temple (Leviticus 21:1-3).
8. Widows were allowed to eat of the tithe (Deuteronomy 14:28-29).
9. Widows were included in the census (Exodus 38:26).
10. Widows were included in the offerings of the firstfruits (Exodus 23:19).
11. Widows were allowed to glean in the fields (Leviticus 19:9-10).
12. Widows were given special provisions in the Levitical law (Deuteronomy 10:18).
13. Widows were allowed to make vows to God (Numbers 30:9).
14. Widows were given the right to avenge their husbands (Deuteronomy 25:11-12).
15. Widows were not to be oppressed or taken advantage of (Exodus 22:22-24).

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