The previous verse referred to a covenant that was made with the Israelites. Here they are severely reproached for their breach of promise, which consisted of the following terms: 1) Worship no one but Allah. 2) Do good to your parent. 3) Do good to your kindred; to the orphans, and to the needy. 4) Speak fairly to people. 5) Perform the prayer. 6) Pay the TITHES (The alms-tax which is the right of needy and poor) 7) Do not shed your blood. 8) Do not expel yourselves from your habitation.