After reading chapter 11:
*Again and again, the Israelites are told to love God and keep his commands. They are again reminded of the exodus and subsequent events and punishments for disobedience. They are reminded that their children didn't see any of those things. They are told again to follow the commands that Moses gave them so they will live long in the promised land, a land of mountains and valleys watered by God, not like Egypt where they must use irrigation.
*Again, if they love and obey God, they will have what they need. Again, if they worship other gods, Yahweh will get angry, there will be no rain, and they will perish. Again, they are told how to indoctrinate their children. Again, they are told if they do these things God will drive out the former inhabitants of the land and no one will be able to stand against them. Plus, everyone will fear them.
*The above are Moses's official blessing and cursing. When they cross the Jordon and get to the promised land, they are to recite the blessings on Mount Gerazim and the cursings on Mount Ebal. They are about to cross over, so they better remember all these commands.
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