Stones Moved by Joshua

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Question

Hello, Joshua 4:9 - Regarding the stones that Joshua was commanded to take from the Jordan and build an altar with them, initially on Mount Ebal. Were the same stones used as an altar also inscribed with the entire Torah?

Answer

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Yes, these are the same stones that Moses commanded to write the Torah on.

Source

Rashi (Joshua 4:3):
And carry them with you - according to Moses' command to build an altar on Mount Ebal and write on them the words of the Torah, and on that day they came to Mount Ebal, built the altar, offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, ate and drank, folded them, and came to lodge in Gilgal:

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