According to the text, Hammurabi’s Code; Was It Just, did you know Hammurabi lived 4,000 years ago and he ruled a small city called Babylon and also, he created 282 set of Laws. Hammurabi’s Code was just because it protected the family, personal property, and against injury. Additionally, Hammurabi past away in 1950. Hammurabi was born in Babylon, Iraq. Hammurabi is famous for his 282 set of Laws that he wrote.
At the beginning, Hammurabi’s Code protected the family. For example, If a son has struck his father, his hand shall be cut off. Also, in Law 148: If he had a second wife he still need to stay with his sick wife. If a married woman is caught cheating, she and the man should be tied and thrown in the water. In Law 168: If a dad doesn't want to give his son his things the judge will check if the son had done a bad thing or a crime. All of these protected their family so they could behave more good. …show more content…
For instance, In Law 21: If a man broke into a house they shall be stab. Also, In Law 23: If the robber is not caught, the people who got robbed should declare whatever he has lost before a god. In Law 48: If a man borrowed money to plant his fields and storm has flooded his field, the man doesn't need to pay back the creditor. In Law 53,54: If a man had opened his trench for irrigation and the waters have flooded his neighbor’s field, the man must restore the crops and he has caused to be lost. These Laws help there personal property to
At the beginning, Hammurabi’s Code protected the family. For example, If a son has struck his father, his hand shall be cut off. Also, in Law 148: If he had a second wife he still need to stay with his sick wife. If a married woman is caught cheating, she and the man should be tied and thrown in the water. In Law 168: If a dad doesn't want to give his son his things the judge will check if the son had done a bad thing or a crime. All of these protected their family so they could behave more good. …show more content…
For instance, In Law 21: If a man broke into a house they shall be stab. Also, In Law 23: If the robber is not caught, the people who got robbed should declare whatever he has lost before a god. In Law 48: If a man borrowed money to plant his fields and storm has flooded his field, the man doesn't need to pay back the creditor. In Law 53,54: If a man had opened his trench for irrigation and the waters have flooded his neighbor’s field, the man must restore the crops and he has caused to be lost. These Laws help there personal property to