The Israelites were at the point of quitting their previous nomadic life for a fixed and settled abode in the midst of other nations; they were exc…

And it shall be our righteousness. —In one Targum, “It shall be merit to us,” or more fully, in the other, “It s…

That would have been Israel's righteousness if the people had observed to do all these commandments before the Lord; but it was marred and spoilt b…

And it shall be our righteousness
Or a mercy, benefit, and blessing to us; or this shall be reckoned our righteousne…

Moses gives charge to keep God's commandments. Negligence will ruin us, but we cannot be saved without diligence. It is our interest, as well as ou…