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Deuteronomy 12:10

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 12:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But when ye go over the Jordan, and dwell in the land which Jehovah your God causeth you to inherit, and he giveth you rest from all your enemies round about, so that ye dwell in safety;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But when ye go over the Jordan, and dwell in the land which Jehovah your God causeth you to inherit, and he giveth you rest from all your enemies round about, so that ye dwell in safety;
Deuteronomy 12:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7and there ye shall eat before Jehovah your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households, wherein Jehovah thy God hath blessed thee.
8Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes;
9for ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.
10But when ye go over the Jordan, and dwell in the land which Jehovah your God causeth you to inherit, and he giveth you rest from all your enemies round about, so that ye dwell in safety;
11then it shall come to pass that to the place which Jehovah your God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there, thither shall ye bring all that I command you: your burnt-offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave-offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto Jehovah.
12And ye shall rejoice before Jehovah your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your men-servants, and your maid-servants, and the Levite that is within your gates, forasmuch as he hath no portion nor inheritance with you.
13Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt-offerings in every place that thou seest;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But when ye go over Jordan, etc.] Which lay between the place where they now were, and the land of Canaan, and which they would quickly go over: and dwell in the land which the Lord your God giveth you to inherit; the land of Canaan, and which shows that that is meant by the inheritance: and when he giveth you rest from all your enemies round about: which was done when the land was subdued, and divided among the tribes of Israel, (<062204>Joshua 22:4) and which confirms the sense of Canaan being the rest; though this was more completely fulfilled in the days of David, when he and Israel had rest from all their enemies round about, (<100701>2 Samuel 7:1) and who brought the ark of the Lord to…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“But when: Deu 3:27, Deu 4:22, Deu 9:1, Deu 11:31; Jos 3:17, Jos 4:1, Jos 4:12 ye dwell: Deu 33:12, Deu 33:28; Lev 25:18, Lev 25:19; Sa1 7:12; Kg1 4:25; Psa 4:8; Pro 1:33; Jer 23:6, Jer 32:37, Jer 33:11; Eze 28:26, Eze 34:25, Eze 34:28, Eze 38:8 Deuteronomy 12:11”
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