If a thief, breaking into a dwelling at night, was killed, the person who killed him did not incur bloodguilt; but if the same occurred in daylight…

Theft is addressed here with great brevity, with only three kinds being distinguished:

1. Housebreaking.
2. Stealing without conver…

If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive
Or, "in finding be found" ^F9 , be plainly and evidently…

The people of God should ever be ready to show mildne and mercy, according to the spirit of these laws. We must answer to God, not only for what we…