Deu 10:18-19 | TNotes | STEP | 10:18 foreigners (literally sojourners ): “A rabble of non-Israelites” (Exod 12:38 ) came out of Egypt with the Israelites, and others later took up residence in Israel for various reasons. Some of these non-Israelites had no intention of becoming part of the covenant nation, but other foreigners, while not citizens of Israel, were God-fearers or potential proselytes. They lacked full equality with the Israelites and thus were often victims of neglect and discrimination.

bExod 12:38►

‏ Deuteronomy 10:18-19

10:18 ^a foreigners (literally sojourners): “A rabble of non-Israelites” (Exod 12:38 ^b) came out of Egypt with the Israelites, and others later took up residence in Israel for various reasons. Some of these non-Israelites had no intention of becoming part of the covenant nation, but other foreigners, while not citizens of Israel, were God-fearers or potential proselytes. They lacked full equality with the Israelites and thus were often victims of neglect and discrimination.