13. In thine house. She was to be withdrawn from public gaze, and remain in retirement for one month (see Gen. 38:11).
A full month. Compare with the period of mourning for Aaron and Moses (Num. 20:29; Deut. 34:8). This would give her time to adjust herself to her new environment.
Wife. It is apparent that God intended to discourage illicit relations, and to encourage lawful marriage. Even a captive woman was not to be made the plaything of a man’s passions, but if willing to live in harmony with God’s people, she was to be given an honorable status.