tied to Abraham and David. A treaty entails a promise to the master by the vassal and ultimately protects the rights of the master. This consequently works in a manner that promotes future loyalty of the vassal since the suzerain had previously done favors for them. A grant, on the other hand, pertains to an obligation from the master to his servant, thus ensuring protection of the servant's rights.

Judaism

In the Hebrew Bible,

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