The Israelites, the chosen people

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The concept of the Israelites being the chosen people refers to the belief in Judaism that God chose the ancient Israelites to be His treasured possession and to fulfill a special role in the world. According to Jewish tradition, this covenant was established with Abraham, the father of the Israelite nation, and further developed through the prophets and eventually the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. This idea emphasizes the special importance and unique relationship that the Israelites have with God in the Jewish faith.