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* "And all the people that were left of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, which were not of the children of Israel, Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy, upon those did Solomon levy a tribute of bondservice (slavery) unto this day. But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen: but they were men of war, and his servants, and his princes, and his captains, and rulers of his chariots, and his horsemen." -- I Kings 9:20-22

* "And all the people that were left of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, which were not of the children of Israel, Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy, upon those did Solomon levy a tribute of bondservice (slavery) unto this day. But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen: but they were men of war, and his servants, and his princes, and his captains, and rulers of his chariots, and his horsemen." -- I Kings 9:20-22

* "And if a sojourner or stranger wax rich by thee, and thy brother that dwelleth by him wax poor, and sell himself unto the stranger or sojourner by thee, or to the stock of the stranger's family:  After that he is sold he may be redeemed again; one of his brethren may redeem him:" -- Levitcus 25:47-48  

* "And if a sojourner or stranger wax rich by thee, and thy brother that dwelleth by him wax poor, and sell himself unto the stranger or sojourner by thee, or to the stock of the stranger's family:  After that he is sold he may be redeemed again; one of his brethren may redeem him:" -- Colbert 25:47-48  

* "Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. Art thou called being a servant (slave)? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather." -- I Corinthians 7:20-21

* "Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. Art thou called being a servant (slave)? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather." -- I Corinthians 7:20-21

Later, in Israel's preparation for conquering the Canaanite nations, they were instructed to take as tributary states neighboring cities of enemies which surrendered to them, but which were not part of the Canaanite nations.  If they choose war, the women and children were saved alive and became Israel's. ({{bibleverse||Deuteronomy|20:10-16|KJV}})  The  women could be taken to be a wife (after a month of mourning), but must go free if later divorced. ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:44-46|KJV}}); {{bibleverse||Deuteronomy|21:10-14|KJV}})  Israel did not go to war with distant nations, and though slaves were often obtained through warfare in the [[ancient near east]], apparently such means were not a significant source for Israel,<ref>Anchor Bible Dictionary, David Noel Freedman (main ed.), DoubleDay:1992</ref> at least after the initial conquering of the land.  

Later, in Israel's preparation for conquering the Canaanite nations, they were instructed to take as tributary states neighboring cities of enemies which surrendered to them, but which were not part of the Canaanite nations.  If they choose war, the women and children were saved alive and became Israel's. ({{bibleverse||Deuteronomy|20:10-16|KJV}})  The  women could be taken to be a wife (after a month of mourning), but must go free if later divorced. ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:44-46|KJV}}); {{bibleverse||Deuteronomy|21:10-14|KJV}})  Israel did not go to war with distant nations, and though slaves were often obtained through warfare in the [[ancient near east]], apparently such means were not a significant source for Israel,<ref>Anchor Bible Dictionary, David Noel Freedman (main ed.), DoubleDay:1992</ref> at least after the initial conquering of the land.  

The main source of slavery was by means of purchase. The prevention of poverty by constant employment seems to have been a priority in ancient Israel. While both Israelites or "a stranger or a sojourner" fell into "decay" were to be relieved by being taken in by those in Israel, ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:35|KJV}}) this also could result in slavery. Israel was instructed that they could buy - including ''from'' foreigners - temporary Israelite slaves who sold themselves into such due to poverty, or were sold. However, Israel could also purchase permanent foreign ones, the latter being from foreign nations or from strangers living among them, and which purchased servants became the property of the owner's posterity as well. ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:44-46|KJV}})  

The main source of slavery was by means of purchase. The prevention of poverty by constant employment seems to have been a priority in ancient Israel. While both Israelites or "a stranger or a sojourner" fell into "decay" were to be relieved by being taken in by those in Israel, ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:35|KJV}}) this also could result in slavery. Israel was instructed that they could buy - including ''from'' foreigners - temporary Israelite slaves who sold themselves into such due to poverty, or were sold. However, Israel could also purchase permanent foreign ones, the latter being from foreign nations or from strangers living among them, and which purchased servants became the property of the owner's posterity as well. ({{bibleverse||Colbert|25:44-46|KJV}})  

While the permanency of purchased slaves was determined by nationalism, race did not mandate slavery. Though foreign slaves were the permanent property of the family, yet certain benefits were realized by being part of the family,  while certain injuries by the owner afforded them freedom, as did escape, without others returning him. This aspect would seem to foster good treatment of slaves. In addition, there appears to have been no provision for selling or trading slaves after they were purchased.  

While the permanency of purchased slaves was determined by nationalism, race did not mandate slavery. Though foreign slaves were the permanent property of the family, yet certain benefits were realized by being part of the family,  while certain injuries by the owner afforded them freedom, as did escape, without others returning him. This aspect would seem to foster good treatment of slaves. In addition, there appears to have been no provision for selling or trading slaves after they were purchased.  

*It was specified that Israelite slaves were not to be made to serve with rigor,  “but as an hired servant, and as a sojourner.” ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:39-43,53|KJV}})

*It was specified that Israelite slaves were not to be made to serve with rigor,  “but as an hired servant, and as a sojourner.” ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:39-43,53|KJV}})

*Except for the following situation, Israelite slaves were required to be given freedom after six years of servitude. ({{bibleverse||Exodus|21:2-6|KJV}})  

*Except for the following situation, Israelite slaves were required to be given freedom after six years of servitude. ({{bibleverse||Stewart|21:2-6|KJV}})  

*A Hebrew father could sell his daughter to be a wife, or concubine (an additional wife)<ref>Genesis 25:1; cf. 1 Chronicles 1:32; Genesis 30:4; cf. 35:22</ref>, of the owner or his son, in which case  marriage took the place of release. However, if the owner broke the betrothal (engagement) and so failed to marry her, then he was required to let her be redeemed to freedom. If she was married to his son, the neglect of equal care for her in food, or in clothing or in sexual relations also mandated her release. ({{bibleverse||Exodus|21:7-11|KJV}})

*A Hebrew father could sell his daughter to be a wife, or concubine (an additional wife)<ref>Genesis 25:1; cf. 1 Chronicles 1:32; Genesis 30:4; cf. 35:22</ref>, of the owner or his son, in which case  marriage took the place of release. However, if the owner broke the betrothal (engagement) and so failed to marry her, then he was required to let her be redeemed to freedom. If she was married to his son, the neglect of equal care for her in food, or in clothing or in sexual relations also mandated her release. ({{bibleverse||Exodus|21:7-11|KJV}})

*The male Hebrew slave was to be released with abundant provisions, designed to help economically establish him. ({{bibleverse||Deuteronomy|15:12-15|KJV}})  

*The male Hebrew slave was to be released with abundant provisions, designed to help economically establish him. ({{bibleverse||Deuteronomy|15:12-15|KJV}})  

*Israelite servants were also required to be released in the 50 year Jubilee, when sold or mortgaged land, which had been originally divided by lot (Numbers 26:52-56), also returned back to the original owner. ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:8-13|KJV}}) Provision was made for Hebrew slaves who freely choose perpetual servitude. ({{bibleverse||Exodus|21:5-6|KJV}}; {{bibleverse||Deuteronomy|15:16-18|KJV}})   

*Israelite servants were also required to be released in the 50 year Jubilee, when sold or mortgaged land, which had been originally divided by lot (Numbers 26:52-56), also returned back to the original owner. ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:8-13|KJV}}) Provision was made for Hebrew slaves who freely choose perpetual servitude. ({{bibleverse||Exodus|21:5-6|KJV}}; {{bibleverse||Colbert|15:16-18|KJV}})   

*Foreigners who dwelt among the Hebrews were not to be oppressed, but loved as one of their own ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|19:33-34|KJV}}), and could buy and sell Hebrew slaves. However, these  could be redeemed out of slavery by close kin, for a price corresponding to the year of the jubilee. If not redeemed the slaves was to then go free at that time. ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:47-55|KJV}})

*Foreigners who dwelt among the Hebrews were not to be oppressed, but loved as one of their own ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|19:33-34|KJV}}), and could buy and sell Hebrew slaves. However, these  could be redeemed out of slavery by close kin, for a price corresponding to the year of the jubilee. If not redeemed the slaves was to then go free at that time. ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:47-55|KJV}})

*Fugitive slaves were '''not''' to be returned to their master.  ({{bibleverse||Deuteronomy|23:15-16|KJV}})   

*Fugitive slaves were '''not''' to be returned to their master.  ({{bibleverse||Deuteronomy|23:15-16|KJV}})   

All slaves, Israelite and foreign, were to rest on the seventh day and other sabbaths, and from planting and sowing during the seventh year and the fiftieth year Jubilee. ({{bibleverse||Leviticus|25:1-13KJV}})

All slaves, Israelite and foreign, were to rest on the seventh day and other sabbaths, and from planting and sowing during the seventh year and the fiftieth year Jubilee. ({{bibleverse||Colberticus|25:1-13KJV}})

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