Deuteronomy 27
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 27 of 34
Chapter Summary
The people are commanded to write the law on stones, 5 and to build an altar of whole stones. 11 The tribes divided on Gerizim and Ebal. 14 The curses pronounced on mount Ebal.
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People & Context
With the elders and the Levitical priests he commands Israel to write the Law on stones at Ebal and assigns the tribes for blessing and cursing.
The Levitical priests who, with Moses, declare Israel Jehovah's people and pronounce the twelve curses aloud to all the men of Israel.
Timeline
Moses and the elders command Israel to raise great stones plastered with plaster on Mount Ebal, write the Law on them, and build an altar of uncut stones for burnt and peace offerings.
Deuteronomy 27:1-8Moses and the Levitical priests declare to all Israel to keep silence and hear, announcing that they have today become the people of Jehovah.
Deuteronomy 27:9-10Moses assigns Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin to stand on Mount Gerizim to bless; and Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali on Mount Ebal to curse.
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