Deuteronomy 1:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the mountain of the Amorites, which the LORD our God doth give unto us.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And I said to you, 'You have come to the mountain country of the Amorites, which the LORD our God is giving to us.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is reminding the Israelites that they had reached the land God promised to give them - the territory where the Amorites lived.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' journey from Egypt as they stand on the edge of the Promised Land, preparing to take possession of it. This verse specifically refers to their arrival at the mountain of the Amorites, a region inhabited by one of the Canaanite tribes, which God had promised to give to Abraham's descendants as part of His covenant. It underscores God's role in leading and providing for His people during their exodus and wilderness wanderings.

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