Deu 27:12-13 | MHM | STEP | v. 12-13 : God chose which tribes would stand on Mount Gerizim to receive the blessings, and which would stand on Mount Ebal to hear the curses (Deuteronomy 27:12-13 ). This division helped avoid arguments and made the ceremony clear. The tribes on Gerizim were all descendants of the free women, showing the promise belongs to them (Galatians 4:31 ). The Levites were included to remind leaders that they should apply God’s Word to themselves too. The curses were spoken to warn everyone, but blessings were for the whole people if they obeyed God.

‏ Deuteronomy 27:12-13

v. 12-13: God chose which tribes would stand on Mount Gerizim to receive the blessings, and which would stand on Mount Ebal to hear the curses (Deuteronomy 27:12-13 ^a). This division helped avoid arguments and made the ceremony clear. The tribes on Gerizim were all descendants of the free women, showing the promise belongs to them (Galatians 4:31 ^b). The Levites were included to remind leaders that they should apply God’s Word to themselves too. The curses were spoken to warn everyone, but blessings were for the whole people if they obeyed God.

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