And Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God, and took a great stone, and set it up there under an oak, that was by the sanctuary of the LORD.
Joshua wrote down these words in the book of God's law. Then he took a large stone and set it up under an oak tree that was near the LORD's sanctuary.
Joshua recorded their covenant with God in writing and set up a stone monument as a permanent reminder of their commitment.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes Joshua's farewell address where he challenged the Israelites to choose whom they would serve, and they pledged to serve the LORD. Joshua was documenting this sacred covenant renewal ceremony that took place at Shechem, a significant location in Israel's history. The practice of setting up stone monuments was common in ancient times to mark important agreements and serve as lasting witnesses to future generations.
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