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 [a]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 Yahweh and had high regard for His name.