The historical prologue, thirdly, explains why Israel accepts her place in the suzerain-vassal relationship.

第三点，这个历史旁白，解释了为什么,犹太人接受了他们在领主与奴隶关系里的地位。

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Parity treaties between equals, but suzerainty treaties are between a suzerain, who has a position obviously of power and authority, and a vassal.

平等条约中双方的地位是对等的，但是领主条约,是在一个掌握实权的领主,和奴隶之间的。

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