Verse 3
3. If the sun be risen upon him If he commits his crime in the daylight, his movements and purposes are generally so apparent that an attempt upon his life would be utterly unjustifiable, and punishable as wilful manslaughter .
He should make full restitution This, of course, supposes his apprehension and conviction . The satisfactory restitution might often require more than the mere return of stolen goods . These goods might be damaged by the seizure, and the affright and trouble occasioned by the crime ought not to go unnoticed . So if the thief had not wherewith to make full recompense he was to be sold for his theft, and so, by bondservice, make due compensation .
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