8. On the stones covered with plaster write clearly every word of God's laws.”
9. Then Moses, together with the levitical priests, said to all the people of Israel, “Give me your attention, people of Israel, and listen to me. Today you have become the people of the Lord your God;
10. so obey him and keep all his laws that I am giving you today.”
11. Then Moses said to the people of Israel,
12. “After you have crossed the Jordan, the following tribes are to stand on Mount Gerizim when the blessings are pronounced on the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.
13. And the following tribes will stand on Mount Ebal when the curses are pronounced: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.
14. The Levites will speak these words in a loud voice: