Deuteronomy 28:62 nasb — "Then you shall be left few in number, whereas you were as numerous as the stars of heaven, because you did not obey th…

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""Then you shall be left few in number, whereas you were as numerous as the stars of heaven, because you did not obey the LORD your God."

— Deuteronomy 28:62, NASB

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

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then the LORD will bring extraordinary plagues on you and your descendants, even severe and lasting plagues, and miserable and chronic sicknesses.

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"He will bring back on you all the diseases of Egypt of which you were afraid, and they will cling to you.

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"Also every sickness and every plague which, not written in the book of this law, the LORD will bring on you until you are destroyed.

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"Then you shall be left few in number, whereas you were as numerous as the stars of heaven, because you did not obey the LORD your God.

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"It shall come about that as the LORD delighted over you to prosper you, and multiply you, so the LORD will delight over you to make you perish and destroy you; and you will be torn from the land where you are entering to possess it.

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"Moreover, the LORD will scatter you among all peoples, from one end of the earth to the other end of the earth; and there you shall serve other gods, wood and stone, which you or your fathers have not known.

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"Among those nations you shall find no rest, and there will be no resting place for the sole of your foot; but there the LORD will give you a trembling heart, failing of eyes, and despair of soul.

Deuteronomy 28:62 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:62 say?
Deuteronomy 28:62 in the NASB reads: “"Then you shall be left few in number, whereas you were as numerous as the stars of heaven, because you did not obey the LORD your God.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:62 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:62 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 62.
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 28:62.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:62 in?
Deuteronomy 28:62 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 28:62?
Deuteronomy 28:62 reads (NASB): “"Then you shall be left few in number, whereas you were as numerous as the stars of heaven, because you did not obey the LORD your God.” 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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