Lasted from the deliverance out of Egypt until the appointment of kings. Ex. 19:4-6, with 1 Sam. 8:7.
WAS ESTABLISHED ON
The right of redemption. Exo. 6:6, 7. 2 Sam. 7:23. Isa. 43:3.
The right of covenant. Deut. 26:17
CONSISTED IN HIS
Promulgating laws. Ex. 20 ch. to Ex. 23 ch. Deut. 5:22, 23.
Directing the movements of the nation. Ex. 40:36, 37. Num. 9:17-23.
Proclaiming war. Ex. 17:14-16. Num. 31:1, 2. Josh. 6:2, 3. Jos. 8:1.
Appointing civil officers. Ex. 3:10. Num. 27:18, 20.
Appointing ecclesiastical officers. Ex. 28:1. Ex. 40:12-15.
Being the supreme judge. Num. 9:8-11. Num. 15:34, 35. Num. 27:5-11.
Exercise of the prerogative of mercy. Num. 14:20. Deut. 9:18 -20.
Distribution of conquered lands. Josh. 13:1-7.
Exacting tribute. Ex. 35:4-29. Lev. 27:30. Deut. 16:16. Deut. 26:1-4.
The tabernacle designed as a royal residence for God during. Ex. 25:8. Lev. 26:11, 12.
The emblem of the divine presence appeared over the tabernacle during. Num. 9:15, 16.
Guilt of Israel in rejecting. 1 Sam. 2:17.