Theocracy, the, or immediate government by God

Theocracy, the, or immediate government by God

Lasted from the deliverance out of Egypt until the appointment of kings
Exodus 19:4-6 ; 1 Samuel 8:7
WAS ESTABLISHED ON
- The right of redemption
  Exodus 6:6 Exodus 6:7 ; 2 Samuel 7:23 ; Isaiah 43:3
- The right of covenant
  Deuteronomy 26:17-19
CONSISTED IN HIS
- Promulgating laws
  Exodus 20:1-23:33
- Directing the movements of the nation
  Exodus 40:36 Exodus 40:37 ; Numbers 9:17-23
- Proclaiming war
  Exodus 17:14-16 ; Numbers 31:1 Numbers 31:2 ; Joshua 6:2 Joshua 6:3 ; 8:1
- Appointing civil officers
  Exodus 3:10 ; Numbers 27:18 Numbers 27:20
- Appointing ecclesiastical officers
  Exodus 28:1 ; 40:12-15
- Being the supreme judge
  Numbers 9:8-11 ; Numbers 15:34 Numbers 15:35 ; 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 Leviticus 26:12
The emblem of the divine presence appeared over the tabernacle during
Numbers 9:15 Numbers 9:16
Guilt of Israel in rejecting
1 Samuel 2:17

Bibliography Information

Torrey, R.A., Reverand. "Entry for 'Theocracy, the, or immediate government by God'". "The New Topical Text Book". . 1897.