[:en]When they entered the land, they were commanded to build an altar of the Lord with fieldstones and write the words of law on the stone. They had to offer burnt offerings as total dedication to God and followed by peace offering as joyful fellowship with God.
As they crossed over to Jordan, 6 tribes (Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph and Benjamin) shall stand on Mt. Gerizim to bless the people while the other 6 tribes (Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan and Naphtali) shall stand on Mt. Ebal to pronounce curses.[:]