Moses commands Israel to destroy the idolatrous systems of the Canaanite nations and to avoid covenants and marriages that would turn their children toward other gods. Israel is reminded that God chose them not because they were numerous but because he loved them and kept his oath. The chapter promises covenant blessing for obedience and urges the people not to fear nations stronger than themselves.
Moses commands Israel to destroy the idolatrous systems of the Canaanite nations and to avoid covenants and marriages that would turn their children toward other gods. Israel is reminded that God chose them not because they were numerous but because he loved them and kept his oath. The chapter promises covenant blessing for obedience and urges the people not to fear nations stronger than themselves.
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