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‘When a fire gets out of control, spreads to thorn bushes, and consumes piles of cut corn, standing corn, or a field, the one who started the fire must make full restitution for what was burned.

Laws about Personal Property

‘When a man gives his neighbour valuables[a] or goods to keep, but they are stolen from that person’s house, the thief, if caught, must repay double. If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house must present himself to the judges[b] to determine[c] whether or not he has taken his neighbour’s property.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 22:7 Lit silver
  2. 22:8 Or to God
  3. 22:8 LXX, Tg, Vg read swear