subthemes of obedience and blessing, on one hand and sin (Israel’s failure to live up to covenant commitments) and punishment on the other. As story moves into story, we will see that each time, Israel’s sin worsens in degree and scope, and likewise in the punishment. Related to the theme of covenant also is unity, and its corollary, disunity. Israel’s covenant with the Lord also was a covenant with each other; thus they were to be committed to unity in attitude, purpose, and action. They did not