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Deuteronomy 2:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
That the LORD spake unto me, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD spoke to me and said,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is Moses introducing what God told him directly.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering his final speeches to the Israelites as they near the end of their forty-year wilderness journey, preparing to enter the Promised Land. This verse is part of Moses recounting God's direct instructions to him about the Israelites' path, emphasizing how God guided them to avoid conflicts with neighboring nations like Edom. It reflects the historical setting of the Exodus era, around 1400 BC, where divine guidance was crucial for the nation's survival and direction.

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