John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 23:11
But it shall be, when evening cometh on ,.... When the day declines, and it is near sun setting: he shall wash himself with water ; dip himself all over in water, not only wash his garments but his flesh: and when the sun is down he shall come into the camp again ; and take his place and rank in the army. Now if all this was necessary on account of ceremonial uncleanness, which as much as possible was to be avoided, how much more careful were they to be of moral uncleanness, as... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 23:9-14
Israel was now encamped, and this vast army was just entering upon action, which was likely to keep them together for a long time, and therefore it was fit to give them particular directions for the good ordering of their camp. And the charge is in one word to be clean. They must take care to keep their camp pure from moral, ceremonial, and natural pollution. I. From moral pollution (Deut. 23:9): When the host goes forth against thy enemy then look upon thyself as in a special manner engaged... read more