Turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the vale, and in the south, and by the sea side, to the land of the Canaanites, and unto Lebanon, unto the great river, the river Euphrates.
Turn around and continue your journey to the mountains where the Amorites live, and to all the nearby places, the plains, the hills, the valleys, the southern region, and the coastal areas. Go to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, all the way to the great Euphrates River.
God is giving the Israelites specific directions to move forward and claim the vast territory He has promised them, from the mountains to the sea.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they stand on the edge of the Promised Land after forty years of wandering in the wilderness following their exodus from Egypt. This verse records God's direct command for them to leave Mount Horeb and journey into the territories of the Amorites, Canaan, and beyond to the Euphrates River, outlining the vast land promised in the covenant to Abraham. It marks a pivotal transition from exile to conquest, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises.
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