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(The Israelites set out from the wells that belonged to the people of Jaakan, and went to Moserah. There Aaron died and was buried, and his son Eleazar succeeded him as priest.
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From there they went to Gudgodah and then on to Jotbathah, a well-watered place.
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At the mountain the Lord appointed the men of the tribe of Levi to be in charge of the Covenant Box, to serve him as priests, and to pronounce blessings in his name. And these are still their duties.
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That is why the tribe of Levi received no land as the other tribes did; what they received was the privilege of being the Lord's priests, as the Lord your God promised.)
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"I stayed on the mountain forty days and nights, as I did the first time. The Lord listened to me once more and agreed not to destroy you.
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Then he told me to go and lead you, so that you could take possession of the land that he had promised to give to your ancestors.
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"Now, people of Israel, listen to what the Lord your God demands of you: Worship the Lord and do all that he commands. Love him, serve him with all your heart,
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and obey all his laws. I am giving them to you today for your benefit.
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To the Lord belong even the highest heavens; the earth is his also, and everything on it.
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But the Lord's love for your ancestors was so strong that he chose you instead of any other people, and you are still his chosen people.
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So then, from now on be obedient to the Lord and stop being stubborn.