Thematic Bible: Straying to be brought back to its owner
Thematic Bible
Oxen » Laws respecting » Straying to be brought back to its owner
"If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you are to certainly return it to him.
"When you see the ox or sheep of your fellow countryman straying, don't go away and leave it. Instead, be sure to return it to him. If your fellow countryman doesn't live near you or you don't know who he is, bring the animal to your house and let it remain with you until he claims it. Then return it to him.