Lasted from the deliverance out of Egypt until the Exodus 19:4-6, 1 Samuel 8:7

Was Established On

The right of redemption Exodus 6:6, 7, 2 Samuel 7:23, Isaiah 43:3

The right of covenant Deuteronomy 26:17-19

Consisted in His

Promulgating laws Exodus 20:1-26

Directing the movements of the nation Exodus 40:36, 37, Numbers 9:17-23

Proclaiming war Exodus 17:14-16, Numbers 31:1, 2, Joshua 6:2, 3, 8:1

Appointing civil officers Exodus 3:10, Numbers 27:18, 20

Appointing ecclesiastical officers Exodus 28:1, 40:12-15

Being the supreme judge Numbers 9:8-11, 15:34, 35, 27:5-11

Exercise of the prerogative of mercy Numbers 14:20, Deuteronomy 9:18-20

Distribution of conquered lands Joshua 13:1-7

Exacting tribute Exodus 35:4-29, Leviticus 27:30, Deuteronomy 16:16, 26:1-4

The tabernacle designed as a royal residence for God during Exodus 25:8, Leviticus 26:11, 12

The emblem of the divine presence appeared over the Numbers 9:15, 16

Guilt of Israel in Rejecting 1 Samuel 2:17