As a ‘ chosen people, ’ the ancient Israelites were born into a nation dedicated to Jehovah, and they therefore had an obligation to serve him faithfully in accord with his precepts.
(‏ حزقيال ٣٣ :‏ ​ ٧ -‏ ٩ ؛‏ روما ١٤ :‏ ١٢‏ )‏ قديما ،‏ كان الاسرائيليون ‹ شعبا مختارا › ،‏ لذا كانوا يولدون في امة منتذرة ليهوه .‏