Deuteronomy 23:15

WEB

¹⁵You shall not deliver to his master a servant who has escaped from his master to you.

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KJV

¹⁵¶ Thou shalt not deliver^[+] unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee:

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BSB

¹⁵Do not return a slave to his master if he has taken refuge with you.

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FBV

¹⁵Don't send a slave back to their master if they have come to you for protection.

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Related Resources

Biblical Slavery in a Nutshell ⛓ - Mike Winger

Extra References

1 Samuel 30:15

¹⁵David said to him, “Will you bring me down to this troop?” He said, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me and not deliver me up into the hands of my master, and I will bring you down to this troop.”

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Obadiah 1:14

¹⁴Don’t stand in the crossroads to cut off those of his who escape. Don’t deliver up those of his who remain in the day of distress.