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Symbolic Tribal Division
Commentators explain that the division of tribes was highly symbolic. The six tribes on Mount Ebal for the curse were primarily the sons of Jacob's handmaids (Bilhah and Zilpah), plus Reuben, who had forfeited his birthright due to sin, and Zebulun, Leah's youngest. This arrangement contrasts with the tribes of the 'free women' who stood for the blessing.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 27:11–26
18th Century
Theologian
(). The solemnity was apparently designed only for the single occasion on which it actually took place.
(Deuteronomy 27:12,[Refe…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 27:13
17th Century
Pastor
And these shall stand upon Mount Ebal curse
Which was dry and rocky, barren and unfruitful, and like the earth, that…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 27:11–26
17th Century
Minister
The six tribes appointed for blessing were all children of the free women, for the promise belongs to such (Galatians 4:31). Levi is he…