Full Idea
The Hebrews being in this natural state, they resolved, on the advice of Moses in whom they all had the greatest trust, to transfer their right to no mortal man but rather to God alone.
Gist of Idea
The early Hebrews, following Moses, gave up their rights to God alone
Source
Baruch de Spinoza (Tractatus Theologico-Politicus [1670], 17.07)
Book Reference
Spinoza,Benedict de: 'Theological-Political Treatise', ed/tr. Israel,Jonathan [CUP 2007], p.213
A Reaction
[He cites Exodus 24:7] He calls this the first Hebrew state, which seems to have depended heavily on Moses. Priests and prophets become crucial in this situation, and they may be in conflict about God's commands.