As a people called by Jehovah’s name, the Israelites would serve as witnesses to his sovereignty before the nations. They were to be a people ‘ created for Jehovah’s glory. ’
ٱلشَّعْب ٱلَّذِي جَبَلْتُهُ لِنَفْسِي ،‏ لِيُحَدِّثُوا بِتَسْبِيحِي › » .‏ —‏ اشعيا ٤٣ :‏ ​ ١ ،‏ ٣ ،‏ ٦ ،‏ ٧ ،‏ ١٠ ،‏ ٢١‏ .‏