The Covenant is one of the most important covenants in the world. Here are the key aspects of this covenant: promises they made an unconditional covenant with them and gave them the following promises: Numerous descendants:they would become a "great nation," with descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky. Land:they promised the descendants the land as an eternal possession. Blessing: the descendants would be blessed and become a blessing to other nations. Great nation: they would become a great nation.