1 Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people, “ Keep every command I am giving you today .
2 At the time you cross the Jordan into the land the LORD your God is giving you, you must set up large stones and cover them with plaster.
3 Write all the words of this law on the stones after you cross to enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, as Yahweh, the God of your fathers, has promised you.
4 When you have crossed the Jordan, you are to set up these stones on Mount Ebal, as I am commanding you today , and you are to cover them with plaster.
5 Build an altar of stones there to the LORD your God — you must not use any iron tool on them.
6 Use uncut stones to build the altar of the LORD your God and offer burnt offerings to the LORD your God on it.
7 There you are to sacrifice fellowship offerings, eat, and rejoice in the presence of the LORD your God.
8 Write clearly all the words of this law on the plastered stones.”
9 Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel, “ Be silent, Israel, and listen! This day you have become the people of the LORD your God.
10 Obey the LORD your God and follow His commands and statutes I am giving you today .”
11 On that day Moses commanded the people,
12 “ When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes will stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.
13 And these tribes will stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.
