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then it shall happen that to the place which Yahweh your God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there, there shall you 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 you vow to Yahweh.

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God's Chosen Place

Commentators explain that this verse commanded the Israelites to bring all their primary offerings to one specific, divinely chosen location. This centralized worship, which would later be established at the Temple in Jerusalem, was where God chose "to cause his name to dwell," signifying His special presence with His people.

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Deuteronomy

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 12:11

19th Century

Bishop

Then there shall be a place. —The building of Jerusalem and of the Temple brought with it in due time the accomplishment …

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 12:11

17th Century

Pastor

Then there shall be a place
Fixed and settled, and will be known to be the place:

which the Lord …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 12:5–32

17th Century

Minister

The command to bring ALL the sacrifices to the door of the tabernacle was now explained with reference to the promised land. Regarding moral servic…