The answer might be B. People who needed help could receive it. Having a democratic government is “for the people” which the government cares about what the people want and think.
To govern the citizens, keep the land civil, and stop it from plundering into anarchy. Its to keep order, and keep its citizens happy, just like in Civilizations. To keep your people happy, increases production, and many other important things, that you need.
The group that mixed with the Israelites are the Assyrians
Oh they were not a fan of other religions they tried to purify churches with their own religion and purge them of the current one..