The first - century Jewish historian Flavius Josephus said that the practice not only preserved the family name but also kept property in the family and provided for the welfare of the widow. Back then, a wife had no hereditary right to her husband’s property.
Esimese sajandi juudi ajaloolane Josephus Flavius ütles, et tänu niisugusele kombele ei säilinud üksnes perekonna nimi, vaid see hoidis ka pere omandit võõraste kätte minemast ning pakkus kaitset leskedele.