¹⁸ Now the men were frightened^(A) when they were taken to his house.^(B) They thought, “We were brought here because of the silver that was put back into our sacks^(C) the first time. He wants to attack us^(D) and overpower us and seize us as slaves^(E) and take our donkeys.^(F)”

³ but if it happens after sunrise, the defender is guilty of bloodshed.

“Anyone who steals must certainly make restitution,^(A) but if they have nothing, they must be sold^(B) to pay for their theft.