Young and old, native and alien resident, needed to have engraved, as it were, in their hearts and minds what conduct would bring Jehovah’s blessing and what would bring his disapproval.
Nii noored kui vanad, nii iisraellased kui nende keskel elavad võõrad pidid täpselt teadma, milline käitumine toob Jehoovalt õnnistuse ja milline hukkamõistu.