Commentary for Kiddushin 33:1
יכול אפילו חלה ת"ל (שמות כא, ב) ובשביעית יצא
I might think, even if he fell sick,<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' During the period, he is bound to make up for it after the six years.');"><sup>1</sup></span> therefore, it is stated, and in the 'seventh he shall go outfree'! - R'Shesheth answered: The reference here is to one who escaped, and then jubilee supervened:<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Immediately - say, a day after.');"><sup>2</sup></span> I might have thought, since jubilee would have emancipated him, we apply to him, 'his dismissal is from thee,' and do not punish but furnish him with a gift.
Daf Shevui to Kiddushin
Why would we even think that a runaway receives a gift? On the contrary, he needs to complete his term of servitude. A slave must be present to work for six years. If he is sick, he still goes out in the seventh year. But not if he runs away.
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