16. The covenant which He made with Abraham, and His sworn promise to Isaac.
17. He confirmed it as a statute to Jacob, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, [Gen. 35:11, 12.]
18. Saying, To you I will give the land of Canaan, the measured portion of your possession and inheritance.
19. When they were but few, even a very few, and only temporary residents and strangers in it,
20. When they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people,