c. AD 94

J. AJ 4.269

The Antiquities of the Jews 4.269

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

4.269

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

269And if he that gave the pledge be rich, let the creditor retain it till what he lent be paid him again; but if he be poor, let him that takes it return it before the going down of the sun, especially if the pledge be a garment, that the debtor may have it for a covering in his sleep, God himself naturally showing mercy to the poor.