Lasted from the deliverance out of Egypt until the appointment of kings Ex 19:4-6; 1Sa 8:7
WAS ESTABLISHED ON
The right of redemption Ex 6:6,7; 2Sa 7:23; Isa 43:3
The right of covenant De 26:17-19
CONSISTED IN HIS
Promulgating laws Ex 20:1-23:33
Directing the movements of the nation Ex 40:36,37; Nu 9:17-23
Proclaiming war Ex 17:14-16; Nu 31:1,2; Jos 6:2,3; 8:1
Appointing civil officers Ex 3:10; Nu 27:18,20
Appointing ecclesiastical officers Ex 28:1; 40:12-15
Being the supreme judge Nu 9:8-11; 15:34,35; 27:5-11
Exercise of the prerogative of mercy Nu 14:20; De 9:18-20
Distribution of conquered lands Jos 13:1-7
Exacting tribute Ex 35:4-29; Le 27:30; De 16:16; 26:1-4
The tabernacle designed as a royal residence for God during Ex 25:8; Le 26:11,12
The emblem of the divine presence appeared over the tabernacle during Nu 9:15,16
Guilt of Israel in rejecting 1Sa 2:17