The covenant was national, and therefore embraced all the elements which make up the nation. The “little ones” would of course be represented by th…

Your little ones. —Compare Saint Peter’s words on the day of Pentecost: The promise is unto you and to your children<…

This national covenant embraced all the great men, the captains, the wise men, all who were in authority, your elders, and your officers. …

Your little ones, your wives
Who are scarce ever mentioned in any special law or solemn transaction:

The national covenant made with Israel not only prefigured the covenant of grace made with true believers but also represented the outward dispensa…