charge. Compare Leviticus 8:35; Leviticus 18:30.
the Lord. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
God. Hebrew. Elohim.
to keep. Some codices, with three early printed editions, read "and to keep", thus enlarging the Figure of speech Polysyndeton (App-6) in this verse.
as it is written. Compare Deuteronomy 17:18; Deuteronomy 17:19; Joshua 1:6-8. Note the emphasis laid on God's Word written. See note on Exodus 17:14, and App-47.
prosper do wisely.