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Deuteronomy 27:13 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 27:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 27 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali. to curse: Heb. for a cursing”
Deuteronomy 27:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 27:13
These shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse—The six tribes assigned to Ebal (Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali) included the sons of the concubines Bilhah and Zilpah, plus Reuben (who lost his birthright through sin, Genesis 35:22) and Zebulun. This arrangement wasn't about inherent unworthiness but liturgical function in a covenant ceremony emphasizing human accountability.The Hebrew qelalah (curse) represents more than mere misfortune—it signifies divine judgment, covenant sanctions, and exclusion from blessing. Mount Ebal would later receive the altar of unhewn stones (Deuteronomy 2...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 27:13
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“when you are passed over the Jordan”
“and bore a son”
“God has endowed me with a good dowry. Now my husband will live with me, because I have borne him six sons. She named him Zebulun.”
“God has judged me, and has also heard my voice, and has given me a son. Therefore called she his name Dan.”
“and their elders and officers”
“when Yahweh your God shall bring you into the land where you go to possess it”