Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.
So you must follow God's rules and commands that I'm giving you today, so that things will go well for you and your children who come after you, and so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you forever.
Moses is telling the Israelites that obeying God's commands will bring blessing and long life to them and their descendants in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
Moses spoke these words to the Israelites as they camped on the plains of Moab, just before entering the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. This was part of Moses' final speeches reminding the people of God's laws and the covenant relationship they had with Him. The promise of the land 'forever' referred to God's eternal covenant with Abraham's descendants.
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