Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.
Only the LORD took pleasure in your ancestors and loved them. He chose their descendants after them—that means you—above all other nations, just as you can see today.
God is reminding the Israelites that He specifically chose and loved their ancestors, and that same special choice extends to them as their descendants.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, reminding them of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This verse emphasizes that God's choice of Israel wasn't based on their merit but on His love and faithfulness to the promises He made to their forefathers. The phrase 'as it is this day' refers to their current status as God's chosen people about to inherit Canaan.
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