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1 Then Moses (drawn out) and the elders of Israel (he wrestles with God) commanded the people: “Keep all the commandments I am giving you⁺ today. 2 And on the day you⁺ cross the Jordan (flowing down) into the land that the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} is giving you, set up large stones and coat them with plaster. 3 Write on them all the words of this law when you have crossed over to enter the land that the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you. 4 And when you⁺ have crossed the Jordan (flowing down), you⁺ are to set up these stones on Mount Ebal (stone), as I am commanding you⁺ today, and you are to coat them with plaster. 5 Moreover, you are to build there an altar to the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka}, an altar of stones. You must not use any iron tool on them. 6 You shall build the altar of the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} with uncut stones and offer upon it burnt offerings to the LORD your God. 7 There you are to sacrifice your peace offerings, eating them and rejoicing in the presence of the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka}. 8 And you shall write distinctly upon these stones all the words of this law.” 9 Then Moses (drawn out) and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel (he wrestles with God): “Be silent, O Israel, and listen! This day you have become the people of the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka}. 10 You shall therefore obey the voice of the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} and follow His commandments and statutes I am giving you today.” 11 On that day Moses (drawn out) commanded the people: 12 “When you⁺ have crossed the Jordan (flowing down), these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim (cuttings off) to bless the people: Simeon (heard), Levi (joined to), Judah (praised), Issachar (there is recompense), Joseph (YHWH has added), and Benjamin (son of the right hand). 13 And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal (stone) to deliver the curse: Reuben (behold a son), Gad (troop), Asher (happy), Zebulun (exalted), Dan (He has judged), and Naphtali (wrestling). Deuteronomy 27:1-13, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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