BSD Different types of Avadim. Some laws that apply to an Eved who was sold by Beth Din do not apply to an Eved who sold himself. These are: 1) His minimum tenure is six years (while the self-seller may pre-decide to commit for more than that). 2) The employer may match him with a Canaanite woman servant. 3) He may decide at some point to extend his tenure for longer than six years. 4) The employer must give him gifts upon leaving.