Deut. 10:1 The ark was constructed (Ex. 37:1–9) soon after the writing of the replacement tablets (Ex. 34:1–4).
Deut. 10:6–9 Since the tribe of Levi owned no land (18:1–2), the other tribes provided for them (e.g., 12:12; 18; 14:27).
Deut. 10:11 The command to arise and go on your journey indicates that, with the tablets replaced and the ark of the covenant built, Moses’ intercession for Israel has been answered fully.
Deut. 10:12–13 And now marks a transition from the retelling of history to encouragement. what does the Lord your God require of you. Compare Mic. 6:8. Five commands follow. for your good. Obedience to the Lord always benefits those who obey.
Deut. 10:14–15 set his heart in love on your fathers. See 4:37 and 7:7–8; note on 4:37–39; compare 10:12.
Deut. 10:16 Circumcise . . . your heart. Here, circumcision symbolizes removing the stubbornness that prevents the heart from loving God. Compare Ex. 6:12, where “uncircumcised lips” are lips that do not speak well; and Jer. 6:10, where “uncircumcised ears” are ears that do not hear clearly. This kind of circumcision can happen only with the Lord’s help (Deut. 30:6).
Deut. 10:17 The fact that Israel has been chosen by God (v. 15) does not mean that he will ignore their sin, for he is not partial.
Deut. 10:20 fear the Lord your God. Compare vv. 12–13. hold fast. See 4:4 and note on 4:3–4.
Deut. 10:22 down to Egypt seventy persons. See Gen. 46:27 and Ex. 1:5. Part of God’s promise to Abraham has been fulfilled (Gen. 15:5). See Deut. 1:10 and note.
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