From Deuteronomy 25-27:
1. I am not sure that there is anywhere in the bible that tells about how the Amalekites cut off all who were lagging behind in the Israelite group when they were traveling to the promised land. I wonder what happened.
2. It explains more clearly in chapter 26 about the year of tithe. It says it is the third year, and that the tithe is to go to the Levite, the fatherless, the widow and the alien.
3. Deuteronomy 27:5 talks about building an altar to God on Mount Ebal. It is interesting that God tells the Israelites specifically not to use any iron tool on these stones. I believe this was so that the altar would not become a snare and cause the Israelites to worship it more than God himself.
4. Don't Forget! - It is interesting also how the Israelites are split and required to pronounce the blessings on Mount Gerizim and the curses on Mount Ebal. God wants to make sure that they understand and remember the covenant rules.
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