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Deuteronomy 27:16

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After crossing the Jordan into Canaan, Israel was to gather at Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim near Shechem, where the covenant blessings and curses were publicly proclaimed. Deuteronomy 27:16 belongs to the curses affirmed at Ebal, underscoring God’s covenant demand to honor parents.

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Deuteronomy 27:16 mentions Jordan, Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim.

Jordan · Bill Rice
Mount Ebal · Ibro84
Mount Gerizim · יאיר דב

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