And the LORD said unto me, Arise, take thy journey before the people, that they may go in and possess the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give unto them.
And the LORD said to me, 'Get up and continue leading the people on their journey, so they can go in and take possession of the land that I promised to give to their ancestors.'
God is telling Moses to lead the Israelites forward to claim the Promised Land that He had sworn to give to their forefathers.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting God's laws and the history of the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and years of wandering in the wilderness. This verse comes after God has forgiven the people for their rebellion, such as the golden calf incident, and is reaffirming His covenant by instructing Moses to lead them forward. The land referred to is Canaan, which God had promised to Abraham and his descendants as an eternal inheritance.
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