 They must l]ive by the law of the Sons of Zadok, the priests, and the men of their Covenant, they who [ceased to walk in the w]ay of the people.These same men of His party who kept His Covenant during evil times, and so aton[ed for the lan]d.” 

The scroll continues to say that in the “last days” there will be a great war with the Gentiles, and the whole of Israel will join with the Yahad to fight.The Rule of the Congregation then outlines in several sections the rules for governing the eschatological sect, stages of life for members of the sect and the duties expected of them at each age, those disqualified from service, duties for members of the Tribe of Levi, acts of the council of the community, a description of a man (or men) described as “the Messiah of Aaron and of David” entering, and the eschatological banquet that will follow to celebrate his arrival.