However, if despite all the provisions made to prevent poverty, an Israelite found himself deeply in debt, perhaps as a result of poor management, he could sell himself as a slave.
Namun, meskipun ada penyelenggaraan untuk mencegah kemiskinan, jika seorang Israel sampai terjerat banyak utang barangkali karena salah mengelola uang, ia bisa menjual dirinya sebagai budak.