After reading chapter 30:
*Verses 1-10 are supposedly prophetic. After all the blessings and cursings take place and the Israelites have been dispersed throughout the nations, they will have a change of heart and return to pure Yahweh worship. Then God will bring them back to the promised land and they will take possession of it again. (This prophecy will be very convenient as justification for future Israelite activities.) When they love God with all their hearts, he will deflect the curses onto their enemies, but only if they are obedient.
*In verses 11-20 the Israelites are basically told the laws are not rocket science. They are not out of the reach of mortals. They should have no trouble obeying. After all, the word is in their mouth and heart, whatever that means. Obedience is commanded for the umpteenth time. Blessings and cursings are emphasized again. The Israelites are encouraged to choose the blessings of obedience or life and prosperity, instead of the cursings of death and destruction.
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