# General Information:

Yahweh reminds the people what he said while they were in the desert.

# for I will warn you

"because I am giving you a warning"

# Israel

Here "Israel" represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: "Israelites" or "people of Israel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# if you would only listen to me!

"how I wish you would listen to me" or "but you must start listening to me!"