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II. THE ADOPTION OF ISRAEL 15:22--40:38 >
B. The establishment of the Mosaic Covenant 19:1-24:11 >
4. The stipulations of the Book of the Covenant 20:22-23:33 >
The fundamental rights of the Israelites 21:1-23:12 >
Justice and neighborliness 23:1-9
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This section appeals for justice toward all people. The subject of the legislation now shifts from love for all to justice for all. The Israelites should treat all people justly, not only the rich but also the poor (v. 3), the enemy as well as the friend (v. 4). Jezebel later did to Naboth what verse 7 warns against (cf. 1 Kings 21:10-13).
