Jehovah welcomed them as members of the community of his chosen people. ​ — Num.
(‏ خر ١٢ :‏ ​ ٤٨ ،‏ ٤٩‏ )‏ وَلَا شَكَّ أَنَّ يَهْوَهَ رَحَّبَ بِهِمْ كَجُزْءٍ مِنْ شَعْبِهِ ٱلْمُخْتَارِ .‏ —‏ عد ١٥ :‏ ​ ١٤ ،‏ ١٥‏ .‏