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Deuteronomy 23:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 23:6

Verse 6 of 25

Scripture focus

Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever.

Deuteronomy 23:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:6

Theological / Devotional

Seek their peace. This refers to fraternizing with their heathen neighbors (see Ezra 9:12). Israel was to remain entirely separate from these people, so far as common association for social purposes was concerned. The experience at Baal-peor had demonstrated the tragic results of such association (see Numbers 25:1-9). This warning was particularly appropriate in view of the fact that the Moabites were their close neighbors, and there would no doubt be many occasions for free and intimate association.

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