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
Deuteronomy 29:1 introduces the renewal of God's covenant with the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, with Moses speaking in the plains of Moab after their long wilderness journey. This verse connects back to the original covenant made at Mount Horeb (Sinai), emphasizing that God was reaffirming His laws and promises to a new generation that had not experienced the Exodus firsthand. It highlights the importance of remembering and recommitting to God's instructions in a transitional moment for the nation.
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