Deuteronomy 21:8-10

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁸ Absolve, O Lord, your people Israel, whom you redeemed; do not let the guilt of innocent blood remain in the midst of your people Israel.” Then they will be absolved of bloodguilt. ⁹ So you shall purge the guilt of innocent blood from your midst, because you must do what is right in the sight of the Lord.

Female Captives

¹⁰ When you go out to war against your enemies, and the Lord your God hands them over to you and you take them captive,