Shows how mesopotamia had a hard time to live by the Abraham and gods covenant
The symbol of God's covenant with Abraham is circumcision, which was the physical sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants. This practice was to be continued throughout generations as a reminder of God's promises to Abraham and his descendants.
Tabernacle means a place of worship for the Israelites while Arc of covenant meant the box which was used to carry the tablets containing the Gods' commandments
Well, isn't that a happy little question! The Israelites believed they were God's chosen people because they had a special covenant with God, where He promised to protect and guide them. They felt chosen to carry out His plan and be a light to the world. Just like a happy little tree standing tall in a beautiful landscape, they believed they had a unique purpose and connection with the divine.
Jewish answer: this is a common misconception. Rather, it wasn't fully or sufficiently obeyed. There were supremely righteous Israelites - a lot of them - in every generation; but God expected more of them. Those that did not obey the commandments were simply too stubborn to accept what had been laid out before them.
God cursed the bloodline of Solomon as a consequence of Solomon turning away from God and worshiping other gods, in violation of the covenant between God and the Israelites. This curse was a way to discipline Solomon and his descendants for their disobedience and to uphold the sanctity of the covenant and the worship of the one true God.
Delilah was not chosen by God for any specific purpose related to reminding the Israelites about God's covenant or settling legal disputes. In the biblical narrative, particularly in the Book of Judges, she is depicted as a Philistine woman who betrays Samson, a judge of Israel, by revealing the secret of his strength. Her actions are not aligned with the role of a divine messenger or advisor for the Israelites, but rather serve to illustrate themes of betrayal and the consequences of straying from God's commandments.
To remember G-d, as the One and Only G-d, to follow His rules (as given in the Torah). "Listen, Israel! Our [only] Master is G-d. Our Master is One." is the basic prayer of Judaim (the "Shmah") To prove that you are committed to upholding your part of the contract, and that you will continue it with your family, boys are circumcised.
The punishment for the Israelites who worshipped a false god, according to the Hebrew Bible, was severe. In the book of Deuteronomy, it is stated that those who lead others to worship false gods should be put to death. Additionally, the worship of false gods was seen as a violation of the covenant with God, leading to potential consequences such as exile or divine retribution. This reflects the strong monotheistic emphasis in ancient Israelite religion.
Israel for sure and probably some Islamic nation. however it's important to remember the Muslim are wrong because they think Abraham son who received Gods covenant was his illigetitmat (SP?) son ishmael, when in fact it was Issac, then his son Jacob.
Abraham
Genesis chapter 9 is about gods covenant with Noah.