In the Mosaic Law, given to ancient Israel, Jehovah specifically condemned the mistreatment of widows and instructed the Israelites to treat them kindly and help them. — Exodus 22: 22; Deuteronomy 14: 28, 29; 24: 17 - 22.
Moosese Seaduses, mis anti muistsele Iisraelile, mõistis Jehoova eriliselt hukka lesknaiste väärkohtlemise ning käskis iisraellastel nendesse lahkelt suhtuda ja neid aidata.