Deuteronomy 27:13 · KJV
"And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali."
King James Version
What does Deuteronomy 27:13 mean? →Passage Context
11And Moses charged the people the same day, saying,
12These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin:
13And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.
14And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice,
15Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean to you to face consequences for your actions?
2
How do you respond to warnings in your life?
3
When have you seen the impact of choices on your community?
Life Application
faith
Reflect on the importance of obedience to God's commandments in your life.
community
Consider how your actions can influence those around you positively or negatively.
Places in This Verse
Mount Ebal(Mount Ebal, West Bank today)
Mount Ebal is one of the two mountains near Shechem where blessings and curses were pronounced. It holds significant historical and religious importance for the Israelites.
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