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The Covenant Renewal Ceremony
Following the military victory, the assembly of all Israel—including men, women, children, and strangers—at the valley between Ebal and Gerizim constitutes a national re-dedication to the Torah, formally bridging the gap between Mosaic command and Canaanite reality.
Jos 8 33
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The Strangers within the Gates
The specific mention of the 'stranger' (Ger) being present during the reading of the law at Ebal and Gerizim signifies that the covenant of Israel, while distinct, provided a legal and liturgical place for non-Israelites who aligned with Yahweh, foreshadowing the inclusion of the Gentiles.
Jos 8 33
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