1. Adam before his sin was in a very high state, but after his sin, humanity descended to a much lower state. 2. In this lower state, humans were meant to have children who would continue in this lower state. 3. However, there were individuals, like Abraham, who were chosen to elevate themselves and their descendants to a higher state. 4. The other nations were meant to remain in their lower state, but still had the potential to achieve some level of goodness and success. 5. The nations were given certain laws and commandments to guide them in their lower state. 6. The world was divided into different nations, with Israel being the chosen nation. 7. The other nations were given a limited existence and were meant to remain in their lower state. 8. The nations were overseen by heavenly beings, while Israel was overseen directly by God. 9. The actions of the nations do not add or subtract from the overall creation, but can have an impact on their own well-being. 10. While God does not directly intervene in the affairs of the nations, He may intervene for the benefit of individuals or groups within Israel.