TSK · Daniel 1:8

for I am the LORD who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God, and you are to be holy because I am holy.

Wherever you die, I will die– and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me severely if I do not keep my promise! Only death will be able to separate me from you!”

They worshiped Baal of Peor, and ate sacrifices offered to the dead.

Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

And the LORD said,“This is how the people of Israel will eat their unclean food among the nations where I will banish them.”

Assyrian Exile Will Reverse the Egyptian Exodus They will not remain in the LORD’s land. Ephraim will return to Egypt; they will eat ritually unclean food in Assyria.

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,

But the man who is firm in his commitment, and is under no necessity but has control over his will, and has decided in his own mind to keep his own virgin, does well.

Look at the people of Israel. Are not those who eat the sacrifices partners in the altar?

Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.