Theocracy, The, or Immediate Government By God

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.