Deuteronomy 13:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you hear reports about one of the cities that the LORD your God has given you to live in, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces a situation where Moses is about to address what to do when you hear disturbing reports about something happening in one of your towns.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is speaking to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, giving them laws for how to govern themselves once they settle in cities throughout Canaan. This verse begins a section addressing how to handle reports of idolatry or apostasy within their own communities. The context assumes they will soon be living in established cities rather than wandering in the wilderness.

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