Alliances between Israel and Other Nations in Light of the Pentateuch's Prohibitions in the Greek Bible ; Przymierza Izraelitów z innymi narodami w świetle zakazów Pięcioksięgu Biblii greckiej
The conducted exegesis of some particular verses from the Septuagint indicates that two initialcovenants made between a representative of the chosen nation with a Gentile party (Abraham andSolomon) did not breach the obligations resulting from the Law of Moses. The theological portraitof Abraham in the Book of Genesis captures an unambiguous evaluation of his conduct inaccordance with the Law although the Law itself appeared considerably later when Moses lived.The pact between Solomon and Hiram deserves a similar evaluation. However, the later covenantsbetween the kings of Israel and Judah with Gentile rulers deserve an extremely negative evaluation.Although they did not formally violate the Mosaic prohibitions, they were evaluated as a violationof trust in the Lord as He was the only Partner of the covenant between Himself and the Israelites.Such an interpretation is possible especially in light of Deut 7:6 which accentuates the uniquenessof Israel as a nation chosen by God from among other nations. And because this selection of Israelwas done on the foundation of the covenant made on the Mount Sinai, it should be a one-of-a-kindcovenant that should not be replaced with another pact signed with a human being, and let alonea Gentile. In all of the cases above, starting from King Asa and ending with Archpriest Jonathan,there was a true violation of the rule whereby the Lord was the only Partner of the covenant withHis people. Thus, each of the analyzed treatises met with valid criticism both from a prophet and theinspired author. It is difficult to treat these violations as a major breach of the faith of Israel becauseof the established diplomatic relations. However, it was the rule of God's uniqueness as a foundationfor any sphere in the life of the chosen people that was violated. It included the political spherewhich should not be excluded from the chosen people's faith.