23:20-33

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Promises and instructions

(Ex 23:20-33)

The covenant document, which began in Chapter 20 and which has laid down God’s requirements for his people, concludes with a number of promises and warnings.

This again follows the well known form of ancient covenant documents. The specific promises for God’s people were protection on their journey to the promised land, victory over enemies, health and prosperity in Canaan, and national expansion till they filled their allotted territory.

These blessings, however, were conditional upon their obedience and complete loyalty to God (Ex 23:20-33).