# Deuteronomy 21 General Notes

#### Special concepts in this chapter

##### Elders
Older men were required to lead the people of Israel and help to administer justice. These men would function as judges, which would later become a more official position. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justice]])

##### Peace in Israel
The rules and instructions in this chapter help to ensure peace in Israel. This is not a military peace. Instead, it is about establishing peace within Israel and among the people. 

## Links:

* __[Deuteronomy 21:01 Notes](./01.md)__

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