Scripture forms a forget things that is practiced in conflict and celebration in Deuteronomy 4:9—consider "lest" and "children". Work out forget things in conversations that test patience—keep zeal yoked to love.

This passage belongs to Deuteronomy, a law/history witness, developing forget things. Read in Deuteronomy 4, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “lest” alongside “children”.

Long‑standing tradition credits Deuteronomy to Moses. Many scholars judge Deuteronomy as follows: Deuteronomistic school; reform era with later updates.. Scholars commonly date Deuteronomy 7th–6th century BC.. Covenant History is especially relevant in this line. Deuteronomistic shaping frames the theology of covenant and memory.