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.
Izraēlieši senatnē jau kopš dzimšanas piederēja pie tautas, kas bija veltīta Jehovam, tāpēc viņu pienākums bija uzticīgi kalpot Jehovam un ievērot visus Dieva norādījumus. ( 5.