Covenant). The stipulations governing these behaviors, however, depend on which of the two types of covenants is in question.2 One variety of biblical covenant is known as the “royal grant” or “unconditional” covenant. As it is utilized in the biblical narrative, this type guarantees the promised benefits from God apart from any specific acts of obedience on the part of the people with whom the covenant is made. Its fulfillment is the sole responsibility of God.