As “the book of the covenant” (Exodus 20:22-33) concludes with promises and warnings (Exodus 23:20–33), so does this collec…

And upon them that are left alive of you. —A better rendering is, And as to those that remain of you, as the Authorized V…

And upon them that are left [alive] of you In the land of Judea, or rather scattered about among the nations, suggesting …

After God has set the blessing before them that would make them a happy people if they were obedient, He here sets the curse before them—the evils …