Deu 15:18 | JFB | STEP | 18. he hath been worth a double hired servant to thee-- that is, he is entitled to double wages because his service was more advantageous to you, being both without wages and for a length of time, whereas hired servants were engaged yearly ( ), or at most for three years ( ).

‏ Deuteronomy 15:18

18. he hath been worth a double hired servant to thee--that is, he is entitled to double wages because his service was more advantageous to you, being both without wages and for a length of time, whereas hired servants were engaged yearly (Le 25:53), or at most for three years (Is 16:14).