If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin. Cross References Genesis 30:20 "God has given me a good gift," she said. "This time my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons." And she named him Zebulun. Genesis 34:12 Demand a high dowry and an expensive gift, and I will give you whatever you ask. Only give me the girl as my wife!" 1 Samuel 18:25 Saul replied, "Say to David, 'The king desires no other dowry but a hundred Philistine foreskins as revenge on his enemies.'" But Saul intended to cause David's death at the hands of the Philistines. Treasury of Scripture If her father utterly refuse to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins. utterly Deuteronomy 7:3,4 pay. Genesis 23:16 dowry of virgins Genesis 34:12 Deuteronomy 22:29 1 Samuel 18:25 |