Deuteronomy 11:26-32
11:26 a In covenant contexts, a blessing is the outcome of obedience, while a curse is the result of disobedience (see chs 27–28 b).11:29 c Mount Gerizim is a prominent hill lying just west of Shechem. In later times, the Samaritans built a temple there (cp. John 4:20 d).
• Mount Ebal is across the valley from Mount Gerizim, to the east of Shechem.
11:30 e Gilgal was the site of the first camp the Israelites would make in Canaan after crossing the Jordan (Josh 4:19 f). It was about two miles northeast of Jericho, although its exact location is no longer certain. A line from Jericho to Shechem would pass near Gilgal.
• The oaks of Moreh were near Shechem; they were where Abram had set up his first camp in Canaan (Gen 12:6 g) and where Jacob had later buried Laban’s idols (Gen 35:4 h).
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