Deuteronomy 27 Flashcard Quiz
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What were the Israelites commanded to set up after they crossed the Jordan (Deut. 27:2)?

  • A tabernacle for God to dwell in
  • A memorial to their time in the desert
  • Twelve pillars
  • Stones coated with plaster (correct)
  • When Israel crossed the Jordan, what was to be written on the plastered stones (Deut. 27:3)?

  • All the words of the law (correct)
  • The covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
  • The Ten Commandments
  • The names of the twelve tribes
  • On what mountain were the plastered stones to be set up (Deut. 27:4)?

  • Olives
  • Tabor
  • Ebal (correct)
  • Gilboa
  • When Israel crossed the Jordan, a special altar was to be built of?

    <p>Unshaped fieldstones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was to be offered on the special altar on Mount Ebal (Deut. 27:7)?

    <p>Fellowship offerings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the fieldstone altar to be built when Israel crossed over the Jordan (Deut. 27:6)?

    <p>Ebal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Israel offered fellowship offerings on the fieldstone altar on Mount Ebal, they were to _________ in the presence of the LORD (Deut 27:7).

    <p>rejoice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Moses and the priests told Israel to be silent as they had become a(n) ________ of the LORD their God (Deut. 27:9).

    <p>people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After Israel crossed the Jordan, those standing on Mount Gerizim were to __________ Israel (Deut. 27:12).

    <p>bless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After Israel crossed the Jordan, those standing on Mount Ebal were to __________ Israel (Deut. 27:12).

    <p>curse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of the following tribes were to say the blessings from Mount Gerizim EXCEPT (Deut. 27:12).

    <p>Reuben</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of the following tribes were to say the cursings from Mount Ebal EXCEPT (Deut. 27:12).

    <p>Levi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were to recite all the curses to all the people of Israel (Deut. 27:14)?

    <p>The Levites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All the people were to respond to each of the curses by saying _________ (Deut. 27:16).

    <p>Amen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of the following were explicitly cursed in Deut. 27 EXCEPT (Deut. 27:15ff).

    <p>One who covets his neighbor's land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the curses it said that the ___________ was not to be moved (Deut. 27:17).

    <p>Boundary stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the curses it said justice should not be withheld from all of the following EXCEPT (Deut. 27:19).

    <p>Levite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person was cursed if they did what to a blind person (Deut. 27:18)?

    <p>Led them astray on the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of the following were not to be slept with in the curses of Deut. 27 EXCEPT (Deut. 27:22ff).

    <p>Cousin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anyone that had sexual relations with a(n) ________ was under a curse (Deut. 27:21).

    <p>Animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One was cursed if they (Deut. 27:25).

    <p>Accepted a bribe to kill an innocent person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of Deuteronomy 27

    • The Israelites were instructed to set up stones coated with plaster after crossing the Jordan River.
    • All the words of the law were to be inscribed on these plastered stones.

    Location and Structure

    • The plastered stones were to be set up on Mount Ebal.
    • An altar made of unshaped fieldstones was to be constructed on Mount Ebal.

    Offerings and Celebrations

    • Fellowship offerings were to be presented on the altar at Mount Ebal.
    • The Israelites were to rejoice in the presence of the LORD when offering these fellowship offerings.

    Identity and Presence

    • Moses highlighted that the Israelites were the people of the LORD their God.
    • Two groups from different mountains were assigned opposing roles: one group was to bless from Mount Gerizim and the other to curse from Mount Ebal.

    Tribe Participation

    • Tribes such as Judah, Levi, Joseph, and Benjamin were to proclaim blessings from Mount Gerizim, while Reuben was excluded.
    • Curses from Mount Ebal were proclaimed by tribes excluding Levi.

    Recitation and Response

    • The Levites were designated to recite all curses to the assembled people.
    • The congregation was to respond to each curse with "Amen."

    Curses Listed

    • Notably, one who covets his neighbor's land was not explicitly cursed.
    • The significance of not moving the boundary stone was emphasized in the curses.
    • Justice must be upheld for various vulnerable groups, excluding the Levite.

    Deceptive Actions and Prohibitions

    • Curses included leading a blind person astray and having sexual relations with an animal.
    • Specific relationships, like with a cousin, were not subject to curses, while others, like with a mother-in-law or father's wife, were.

    Accountability

    • Accepting a bribe to kill an innocent person invited a curse, delineating serious ethical violations condemned within the law.

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    Test your knowledge on Deuteronomy Chapter 27 with this flashcard quiz. Answer multiple-choice questions about the commands given to the Israelites as they crossed the Jordan River. Perfect for students and anyone wanting to learn more about this biblical passage.

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