Exodus 22:8 uses the same phrase 'before the judges' for a theft case — showing the consistent legal procedure in Exodus.

Exodus 18:21-26 describes the appointment of judges that this law later references — establishing the judicial system for such cases.

Leviticus 25:40 limits Israelite servitude until Jubilee, contrasting with Exodus 21:6's permanent service for a willing slave.

Deuteronomy 15:17 repeats the same ear-piercing ritual for a willing slave, making it a direct parallel to Exodus 21:6.

Psalm 40:6-8 uses the pierced ear as a metaphor for willing obedience, echoing the servant's choice in Exodus 21:6 to serve forever.

Deuteronomy 15:16 gives the reason for the slave's choice to stay — loving his master — directly parallel to Exodus 21:6's scenario.

Psalm 82:1 uses the same Hebrew word 'elohim' for judges, clarifying that in Exodus 21:6 'before God' likely means before the judges.

Deuteronomy 1:16 instructs judges to hear disputes — the same judicial role seen when the slave is brought before judges.

Deuteronomy 16:18 commands appointing judges for righteous judgment — the same institutional context as bringing the slave to judges.

Deuteronomy 19:17 describes bringing disputes before judges — a parallel legal scenario to bringing the slave before them here.

Deuteronomy 19:18 shows judges investigating false witnesses — a judicial role consistent with the slave's appearance before them.