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a covenant of salt: Salt was needed with a grain offering (Leviticus 2:13). The social and religious background for this phrase is unknown. However, salt was used to preserve food, making it a good metaphor for a permanent covenant.
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Abijah Abijam Chronicles, Books of First and Second Covenant of Salt Genealogy Jehoram Jeroboam
Topics
Covenant of Men with Men by Salting Covenants: Salt a Sign of Perpetuity In David: King of Israel: Prophecies Concerning Him and his Kingdom Faithfulness: Abijah God: Preserver by Abijah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Abijam or Abijah Rebellion: Revolt of the Ten Tribes Salt used for Ratifying Covenants Salt used in Ratifying Covenants War: Enemy Harangued by the General of the Opposing Side