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Moses tells Israel to remember what they themselves have seen of God’s power and discipline, then contrasts Egypt with Canaan, a land dependent on rain from heaven. Obedience is tied to rain, fruitfulness, and continued possession; idolatry can bring drought and removal. The chapter ends by setting a blessing and a curse before Israel and locating their public proclamation at Gerizim and Ebal.
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