It is in Deuteronomy 7 that the Bible formally reveals Yahweh’s uniquely high regard for the Hebrews: Moses makes the climactic announcement to his Exodus followers that Yahweh “has chosen you out of all the peoples on earth to be his people, his treasured possession.”11 In addition to making Moses’ followers the Chosen People, this identity seals their right to rule the Holy Land12—so long as they abide by certain conditions.
