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Emancipating the Slaves

Exegetical Approaches

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Political and Economic Incentives

Tzidkeyahu's decision to free the slaves stemmed from political and economic considerations rather than religious ones.

Sources:opinion rejected by ShadalYirmeyahu 34:8-21About R. Shemuel David Luzzatto, MalbimYirmeyahu Beur HaInyan 34:8-21About R. Meir Leibush Weiser, R"D Sabato

Religious Motives

Tzidkeyahu's emancipation of the slaves stemmed from religious motives and a (temporary) desire to abide by the Torah's laws.

Sources:Prof. Y. Eltzur