Leviticus 25:43-45

International Standard Version

⁴³ You are not to rule over them with harshness. You are to fear your God.”

Release of Slaves

⁴⁴ “As for your male and maid slaves who will be with you, you may buy male and female slaves from among the nations. ⁴⁵ You may also buy from resident aliens who live among you and their families who are with you, whom they fathered in your land. They may become your property.