Deu 13:11 | MHM | STEP | v. 11 : The result of this strict punishment is that all Israel will hear about it and be afraid ( v. 11 ). This fear is meant to stop others from committing the same terrible sin. When people see that even family ties cannot protect someone from punishment, they will take the warning seriously and avoid idolatry.

‏ Deuteronomy 13:11

v. 11: The result of this strict punishment is that all Israel will hear about it and be afraid (v. 11 ^a). This fear is meant to stop others from committing the same terrible sin. When people see that even family ties cannot protect someone from punishment, they will take the warning seriously and avoid idolatry.