Exodus 21:1-36; Exodus 22:1-31; Exodus 23:1-33; Exodus 24:1-18II. The Lesser Law (Exodus 21:1-36; Exodus 22:1-31; Exodus 23:1-33; Exodus 24:1-18) This is the civil code of Israel and is really a concrete presentation and application of the laws contained in the Decalogue, particularly the second table. It is in a sense a minor Decalogue. The contents of this Lesser Law may be summed up in seven divisions.