and He deemed it righteousness ( tsedaka ) . ” And when the Levites affirm that God sustained His word “for You are righteous” ( tsaddik atta ) they are relying on the same verse . 7 I am not sure that linking the two parts of chapter 15 together is the only way to read the chapter . The opening verses seem dedicated to Abraham’s concern about an heir, while the latter part of the chapter is about inheriting the land . In fact, when Grossman advocates the unity of these two themes, he appeals to Nehemiah 9 as “the first source that relates to Genesis 15 as one unit . ” Adopting Grossman’s view regarding the unity of Genesis 15 would mesh well with the approach we have developed . If the prayer of the Levites is connected to the belief that the grant of the land is irrevocable, then recalling that Abraham merited the promise strengthens that conviction . God’s promise is assured because Abraham deserved it . Even if one does not follow Grossman on the unity of Genesis 15, one may still ...
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