16. The covenant which he made with Abraham: and his oath to Isaac.
17. And he appointed the same to Jacob for a precept: and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:
18. Saying: To thee will I give the land of Chanaan: the lot of your inheritance.
19. When they were but a small number: very few and sojourners in it.
20. And they passed from nation to nation: and from a kingdom to another people.