Deuteronomy 26:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and possessest it, and dwellest therein;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you as your inheritance, and you take possession of it and settle there,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is setting up instructions for what the Israelites should do once they finally arrive and settle in the Promised Land that God is giving them.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before they enter the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. This comes at the end of their journey from slavery in Egypt, and Moses is giving them final instructions about how to live faithfully once they settle in Canaan. The land was promised to their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob generations earlier.

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