Deuteronomy 25:7

But the man may not want to marry his brother's widow. If so, she must go to the elders at the city gate. She must say, "My husband's brother refuses to keep his brother's name alive in Israel. He won't do his duty as a brother-in-law for me."

Deuteronomy 25:7, Readable English Bible (READ)

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Previous · Deuteronomy 25:6The first son she has will carry on the name of the brother who died. Then his name will not be wiped out from Israel. Next · Deuteronomy 25:8Then the elders of his city must call for him and talk with him. He may still say, "I don't want to marry her."