Deuteronomy 1:20 asv — And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the hill-country of the Amorites, which Jehovah our God giveth unto us.

American Standard Version

"And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the hill-country of the Amorites, which Jehovah our God giveth unto us. "

— Deuteronomy 1:20, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 1 — Context

17

Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; ye shall hear the small and the great alike; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you ye shall bring unto me, and I will hear it.

18

And I commanded you at that time all the things which ye should do.

19

And we journeyed from Horeb, and went through all that great and terrible wilderness which ye saw, by the way to the hill-country of the Amorites, as Jehovah our God commanded us; and we came to Kadesh-barnea.

20

And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the hill-country of the Amorites, which Jehovah our God giveth unto us.

21

Behold, Jehovah thy God hath set the land before thee: go up, take possession, as Jehovah, the God of thy fathers, hath spoken unto thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.

22

And ye came near unto me every one of you, and said, Let us send men before us, that they may search the land for us, and bring us word again of the way by which we must go up, and the cities unto which we shall come.

23

And the thing pleased me well; and I took twelve men of you, one man for every tribe:

Deuteronomy 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 1:20 say?
Deuteronomy 1:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the hill-country of the Amorites, which Jehovah our God giveth unto us. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 1:20 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 1:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 1, verse 20.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 1:20.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 1:20 in?
Deuteronomy 1:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 1:20?
Deuteronomy 1:20 reads (ASV): “And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the hill-country of the Amorites, which Jehovah our God giveth unto us. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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