Deuteronomy 4
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 34
Chapter Summary
An exhortation to obedience. 41 Moses appoints the three cities of refuge on that side Jordan.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Speaker of the address; appoints the three cities of refuge beyond the Jordan.
Amorite king of Heshbon whom Moses and Israel struck when they came out of Egypt.
King of Bashan, the other Amorite king beyond the Jordan whose land Israel took.
Timeline
Moses urgently calls Israel to listen to the statutes and judgments so they may live. He severely warns them never to add to or take away from the commandments of Jehovah.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2Moses cites the recent incident at Baal-peor as a stern warning against disobedience and idolatry. He reminds them how Jehovah destroyed all the men who followed the false god.
Deuteronomy 4:3-4Keeping the commandments will demonstrate Israel's great wisdom and understanding to other nations. Observers will marvel at the righteous laws and the incredible nearness of Israel's God.
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