Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 8:1-20
Deuteronomy 8. Israel’ s duty to be faithful and obedient to Yahweh enforced by a recital of His loving treatment of them in the wilderness ( Deuteronomy 8:1-Esther :). Unless they are faithful they will perish as the Canaanites did ( Deuteronomy 8:18-Proverbs :). Deuteronomy 8:2 . prove: Deuteronomy 6:16 * (“ tempt,” same Heb. verb). Deuteronomy 8:3 . manna: Exodus 16:14-Habakkuk :, Numbers 11:7-1 Samuel : *. The lesson of the manna is, that Yahweh can sustain human life by whatever means... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 8:11-20
The Warning Lest When They are Blessed They Forget Who Has Blessed Them (Deuteronomy 8:11-20 ). Knowing the hearts of the people Moses now saw fit to gave them a severe warning. He recognised that there was a danger that when they became prosperous they would forget Who had given them all these blessings, and would begin rather to commend themselves. He therefore seeks to prepare for such an eventuality. Analysis in the words of Moses. a Beware lest you forget Yahweh your God, in not... read more