Regarding the social structure of the ancient nation of Israel, The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia states: “It was meant to function as a brotherhood in which, ideally, there were no poor [and there was] no exploitation of widows, waifs, or orphans. ”
Mengenai struktur sosial bangsa Israel kuno, The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia menyatakan, ” Itu dimaksudkan agar mereka membentuk suatu persaudaraan, yang idealnya, tanpa orang miskin [dan tanpa] eksploitasi terhadap para janda, tunawisma, atau yatim piatu. ”