When your children ask you, ‘Why are we doing these things?’
Parents will tell their children what you have done. They will retell your mighty acts,
God, we have heard about you. Our ancestors told us what you did in their days, in days long ago.
I also did this so you could tell your children and your grandchildren how I was hard on the Egyptians. Tell them about the miracles I did among them so that all of you will know that I am the Lord.”
Do this when you go to the land the Lord has promised to give you.
The pillar of cloud was always with them during the day, and the pillar of fire was always with them at night.
The people who are alive are the ones who praise you. They praise you as I praise you today. A father should tell his children that you provide help.
Fathers, do not make your children angry, but raise them with the training and teaching of the Lord.
Teach them well to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Remember the old days. Think of the years already passed. Ask your father and he will tell you; ask your elders and they will inform you.
In the future when your children ask you, “What is the meaning of the laws, commands, and rules the Lord our God gave us?”
Teach them to your children, and talk about them when you sit at home and walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.