What happensPermalink
God gives laws about servants, who should be treated well and released after six years. He distinguishes premeditated murder from manslaughter. He initiates the right of sanctuary.
Why it mattersPermalink
God’s laws indicate His values of justice—punishments must fit the crime—and the value of life—taking a life is punished harshly, and the death penalty is applied sparingly. He expects us to treat others the way He treats us.
Key versePermalink
“Now these are the rules that you shall set before them.”