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A broad ancient encampment glows with small fires beneath a densely starry sky.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Deuteronomy 1:10-11

Numerous as the Stars

From Horeb to the Refusal at Kadesh · Deuteronomy 1

Story guide: Visual essay: the camp and stars illustrate Moses’ comparison of Israel’s numbers and his prayer for blessing.

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10Yahweh your God has multiplied you, and behold, today you are as numerous as the stars of the heavens.

11May Yahweh, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as you are, and bless you, just as he has promised you.

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