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But if he give of his inheritance a gift to one of his servants, it shall be his to the year of liberty; then it shall return to the prince; but as for his inheritance, it shall be for his sons.
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Protecting the Royal Inheritance
Commentators explain this law had a practical purpose: to preserve the prince's designated land within his family line. Gifts of land to servants were only temporary, lasting until the 'year of liberty' (the Jubilee). This prevented the royal estate from being broken up, ensuring stability and protecting the people from a ruler who might otherwise need to tax or seize land to support himself.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The prince was to be provided with possessions of his own, in order to prevent exactions from his subjects; further enactments are added to prevent…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if he give a gift of his inheritance to one of his servants Who are not his sons,…
The ordinances of worship for the prince and for the people are described here, along with the gifts the prince may bestow on his sons and servants…
