Dictionary of Bible Themes A formal agreement between individuals or nations, promising commitment to each other's interests. Israel was forbidden to enter into such agreements with other nations in the promised land. 1 Samuel 18:3-4Treaties between individuals See also Genesis 21:22-32; 26:26-311 Samuel 20:8,16-17; 22:8; 23:18 2 Samuel 3:12-13 1 Kings 5:12-18; 15:18-19 Treaties between individuals acting on behalf of their nation Isaiah 33:8Ezekiel 17:12-14 Probably the agreement made when Hezekiah paid large sums to Sennacherib (2Ki 18:14) Joshua 9:3-16; 10:1; 11:18-19Treaties between cities or nations 1 Samuel 11:1-2Hosea 12:1 Ezekiel 17:15-18 Treaties entered into should be honoured See also Jeremiah 34:8-20Daniel 11:22-24 Hosea 10:4 Amos 1:9-10 "he will act deceitfully" (verse 23), is a reference to Antiochus Epiphanes (of the Seleucid dynasty) who reneged on the friendship shown to Egypt Galatians 3:15Deuteronomy 7:1-2 Israel forbidden to enter into treaties with other nations in the promised land See also Exodus 23:31-32; 34:11-12,15-16Deuteronomy 23:6 1 Kings 20:34,42-43 Ezra 9:12 See also 1347 covenant with Noah5205 alliance 5690 friends 5783 agreement |
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