Verse 25. His lord commanded him to be sold, etc. By the laws of the Hebrews, they were permitted to sell debtors, with their wives and children, into servitude for a time sufficient to pay the debt. See 2 Ki 4:1; Le 25:39-46; Am 8:6. {u} "be sold" 2 Ki 4:1; Is 1:1 |