³² Now if you would only forgive their sin. But if not, please erase me from the book you have written.”^(A)

Israel’s Vow of Faithfulness

³⁸ In view of all this, we are making a binding agreement^(A) in writing on a sealed document containing the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.^(B)

¹⁶ At that time those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance^(A) was written before him for those who feared the Lord and had high regard for his name.