Neh 10:29 | MHM | STEP | v. 29 : The main promise of this covenant was to obey God's law and keep all his commandments. This was not a new obligation, but the people made it more personal and real by pledging themselves publicly. David made a similar promise: I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments (Psalm 119:106 ). When we make a covenant with God, we are promising to obey all of his commandments, recognizing him as our Lord .

‏ Nehemiah 10:29

v. 29: The main promise of this covenant was to obey God's law and keep all his commandments. This was not a new obligation, but the people made it more personal and real by pledging themselves publicly. David made a similar promise: I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments (Psalm 119:106 ^a). When we make a covenant with God, we are promising to obey all of his commandments, recognizing him as our Lord.