Answer:
It was simply because of there corrupt pursuit over their political obsession for power and authority
<span>I am the LORD thy God.
No other gods before me.
No graven images or likenesses.
Not take the LORD's name in vain.
Remember the sabbath day.
Honour thy father and thy mother.
Thou shalt not kill.
<span>Thou shalt not commit adultery.</span></span>
1 is 2. - 2 is 3. - 3 is 5. 4 is 4 and 5 is 5
I think the correct choice is C. They thought it would increase their status among neighboring tribes.
