These are the words of the covenant, which the LORD commanded Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab, beside the covenant which he made with them in Horeb.
These are the words of the agreement that the LORD told Moses to make with the people of Israel in the land of Moab, in addition to the agreement he had already made with them at Mount Horeb.
This verse introduces a new covenant God is making with Israel through Moses, separate from the original covenant given at Mount Sinai.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is speaking to the Israelites just before they enter the Promised Land, after 40 years in the wilderness. The original covenant was made at Mount Horeb (another name for Mount Sinai) when God gave the Ten Commandments. Now, as they prepare to settle in Canaan, God is establishing additional terms and reminders of their relationship with Him.
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