Deu 24:4 | TNotes | STEP | 24:4 Perhaps the woman is described as defiled because she had two husbands; returning to the first husband would be considered adultery. • guilt upon the land: The concept of community was so strong in ancient Israel that the individual’s identity almost merged with that of the community. The sin of one individual had collective, corporate consequences.

‏ Deuteronomy 24:4

24:4 ^a Perhaps the woman is described as defiled because she had two husbands; returning to the first husband would be considered adultery.

• guilt upon the land: The concept of community was so strong in ancient Israel that the individual’s identity almost merged with that of the community. The sin of one individual had collective, corporate consequences.