The Pulpit Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:8-10

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In the wilderness, while leading a nomadic life, no certain place could be appointed to them for the observance of sacred rites; each man did in that matter as suited his own convenience. But after they were settled in Canaan it should no longer be so; a certain order and fixed locality should be determined for their worship and service; when they had passed over Jordan the Lord would give them rest from all their enemies, and then all irregularity and arbitrariness in the matter of worship must cease, and all their gifts arid offerings must be brought to the place which Jehovah their God should choose.

Ye dwell in safety; rather, dwell securely, not only safe from assault, but without fear or anxiety (cf. 8:11; 18:7).

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