He said, “Let it be as you say: he who is found with it shall be my servant, and the rest of you shall be innocent.”
When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made.
but if the sun has risen on him, there shall be bloodguilt for him. He shall surely pay. If he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.
Now therefore, please let your servant remain instead of the boy as a servant to my lord, and let the boy go back with his brothers.
But he said, “Far be it from me that I should do so! Only the man in whose hand the cup was found shall be my servant. But as for you, go up in peace to your father.”
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