Seminaries and Institutes
Deuteronomy 7: Marry in the Covenant


“Deuteronomy 7: Marry in the Covenant,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 73

“Deuteronomy 7,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 73

Deuteronomy 7

Marry in the Covenant

The people in the land of Canaan were extremely wicked. Because of their wickedness, the Lord commanded the Israelites to completely destroy them. Deuteronomy 7 records that Moses explained a very important reason why the Israelites should follow this commandment and how the Lord would bless them in such a challenging task.

Studying the Scriptures

Do activity A as you study Deuteronomy 7.

  1. Scripture Mastery—Deuteronomy 7:3–4

    A friend asks your advice on marrying someone who is not a member of the Church. Write how you could use Deuteronomy 7:1–6 to counsel your friend.