Deuteronomy 23:15-16

Deuteronomy 23:15-16

[15] Thou shalt not deliver  unto his master  the servant  which is escaped  from his master  [16] He shall dwell  with thee, even among  you, in that place  which he shall choose  in one  of thy gates,  where it liketh him best:  thou shalt not oppress  him.

What does Deuteronomy 23:15-16 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Slaves from other nations who fled to Israel for refuge should receive permanent asylum. God"s people were to show compassion to the oppressed and were not to join with oppressors (cf. Hebrews 13:3; Galatians 6:2). This law clarified a proper association.