Leviticus 25:39-46

39If an Israelite becomes poor, he might sell himself to you. But he must not work for you as a slave. You must pay him to work as your servant.

40He must work for you until the next Jubilee year.

41In the Jubilee year, you will make him free. He and his children can go back to his own home and family.

42Israel's people belong to God. I took them out of Egypt. They must not be slaves.

43You must be kind to all Israelites. Remember to obey your God.

44Israel's people can buy male and female slaves. Those slaves must come from other countries.

45And Israelites can buy people from other countries who live among them. They may have children who were born in your land. You can buy them. They will become slaves.

46You can give the slaves to your children when you die. But you must rule Israel's people in a kind way.