Deuteronomy

Repeated Laws

The Book of Deuteronomy is the fifth and final book of the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a summary of the laws and instructions given to the Israelites by God through Moses, and it serves as a reminder to the Israelites of their obligations and responsibilities as God's chosen people.The book begins with a review of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the border of the Promised Land, and it includes a number of stories and events that occurred during this journey. It also includes a number of laws and instructions on how the Israelites should conduct themselves, including laws on worship, justice, charity, and social responsibility.Key figures in the book of Deuteronomy include Moses, who delivered the laws and instructions to the Israelites, and God, who gave the laws and instructions to Moses. The book also mentions various other Israelite leaders and officials, such as the priests and the Levites, who were responsible for carrying out the various laws and instructions.

Commentary

34 chapters

Biblical figures

Key figures in Deuteronomy

God

Supreme Being

Israel

King

Moses

Prophet, biblical judge

Judah

Tribal leader

Egypt

Pharaoh

Dan

Judge

Jacob

Prophet, Patriarchs

Levi

Priest

Aaron

High Priest of Israel

Pharaoh

Ben

Son of Jacob.

Abraham

Prophet, patriarch

Joseph

Prophet, Vizier

Joshua

Prophet

Jordan

Baptist

Ephraim

Tribe Leader

Benjamin

Son of Jacob.

Canaan

Land of Canaan

Eve

Mother of all humankind

Syria

Ruler

Manasseh son of Jacob

Isaac

Prophet, patriarch

Ammon

Servant

Gilead

Judge

Edom

Chief of Edom.

Gad

prophet

Reuben

Firstborn of Jacob.

Ram

Judge

Eleazar

High Priest of Israel

Bashan

King of Bashan

Laban

Laban held the position of "uncle".

Simeon

Priest

Naphtali

Tribal leader

Zebulun

Asher

Tribal leader.

Issachar

Tribal leader.

Lot

nephew of Abraham

Caleb

Spy.

Sinai

Prophet.

Adam

Father of all humankind

Kadesh

Priest

Arnon

Governor

Eliab

Eliab's positionheld would be "brother of David."

Sidon

King

Horeb

Mountain

Miriam

Prophetess

Hermon

Watchman

Abiram

Rebel

Zin

Guide

Dathan

Rebel

Sion

Throne.

Edrei

Guard

Meribah

Rebelled against Moses and Aaron

Massa

Leader.

Golan

Jeshurun

Balaam

Prophet

Eli

High Priest of Israel, biblical judge

Esau

Prophet

Moab

Chapters

Israel's Journey from Horeb

Deuteronomy 1

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land and of the disobedience that has caused them to wander for forty years.

Israel's Wanderings and Encounters

Deuteronomy 2

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey through the wilderness and their defeat of King Sihon and King Og.

The Conquest of the Bashan

Deuteronomy 3

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey to Bashan and their defeat of King Og.

The Great Commandment

Deuteronomy 4

Moses reminds the Israelites of the laws God has given them and commands them to obey them.

The Ten Commandments

Deuteronomy 5

Moses reminds the Israelites of the Ten Commandments and the other laws God has given them.

The Shema and Love for God

Deuteronomy 6

Moses commands the Israelites to love God with all their heart, soul, and strength.

The Covenant and the Conquest of Canaan

Deuteronomy 7

Moses commands the Israelites to destroy the idols of the nations they will dispossess and not to intermarry with them.

The Wilderness Wanderings

Deuteronomy 8

Moses reminds the Israelites of God's provision for them during their journey through the wilderness.

The Golden Calf Incident

Deuteronomy 9

Moses reminds the Israelites of their disobedience and rebellion, and of God's patience with them.

The Second Set of Tablets

Deuteronomy 10

Moses commands the Israelites to follow God's commandments and to circumcise their hearts.

Blessings and Curses

Deuteronomy 11

Moses commands the Israelites to love God and to keep his commandments.

Centralization of Worship

Deuteronomy 12

Moses commands the Israelites to destroy the idols and places of worship of the nations they will dispossess.

Warning Against Idolatry

Deuteronomy 13

Moses warns the Israelites against following false gods and prophets.

Dietary Laws and Tithes

Deuteronomy 14

Moses commands the Israelites to set apart tithes of their crops and herds for God.

The Year of Release

Deuteronomy 15

Moses commands the Israelites to release debt every seven years and to leave the land fallow every seventh year.

The Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread

Deuteronomy 16

Moses commands the Israelites to celebrate the Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Booths.

Laws Concerning Idolatry and False Prophets

Deuteronomy 17

Moses commands the Israelites to appoint a king and commands that the king must obey God's laws.

Provision for the Levites

Deuteronomy 18

Moses commands the Israelites to be careful to avoid the sins of the nations they will dispossess.

Cities of Refuge

Deuteronomy 19

Moses commands the Israelites to appoint cities of refuge, where those who have killed unintentionally can seek asylum.

Laws of Warfare

Deuteronomy 20

Moses commands the Israelites on how to conduct warfare.

Unsolved Murder and a Female Captive

Deuteronomy 21

Moses commands the Israelites on various legal matters, including inheritance rights, the rights of the firstborn, and punishment for crimes.

Laws Concerning Social Behavior

Deuteronomy 22

Moses commands the Israelites on various moral and ethical conduct, including sexual conduct, the treatment of animals, and the protection of property.

Exclusion from the Assembly

Deuteronomy 23

Moses commands the Israelites on various laws regarding the treatment of foreigners, the release of slaves, and the protection of the rights of the poor.

Laws Concerning Marriage and Divorce

Deuteronomy 24

Moses commands the Israelites on laws regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage.

Laws Concerning Fair Treatment

Deuteronomy 25

Moses commands the Israelites on laws regarding fair treatment in legal disputes, the punishment for false testimony, and the protection of the rights of the poor.

The Firstfruits and Tithes

Deuteronomy 26

Moses commands the Israelites to bring the firstfruits of their crops and herds to the tabernacle and to recite a specific statement when they do so.

The Altar and the Curse for Disobedience

Deuteronomy 27

Moses commands the Israelites to set up large stones and plaster them with plaster and to inscribe on them all the words of this law.

Blessings for Obedience and Curses for Disobedience

Deuteronomy 28

Moses tells the Israelites the blessings they will receive if they obey God's commandments and the curses that will come upon them if they disobey.

The Covenant Renewed

Deuteronomy 29

Moses reminds the Israelites of the covenant God made with them at Horeb and warns them not to make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land they are entering.

The Choice Between Life and Death

Deuteronomy 30

Moses tells the Israelites that if they obey God's commandments, they will prosper, but if they disobey, they will be exiled.

Joshua Commissioned to Lead

Deuteronomy 31

Moses tells the Israelites that he will soon die and that Joshua will take his place as their leader.

The Song of Moses

Deuteronomy 32

Moses recites a song that reminds the Israelites of God's faithfulness and warns them of the consequences of disobedience.

The Blessing of Moses

Deuteronomy 33

Moses blesses the Israelite tribes, pronouncing a special blessing on each of them.

The Death of Moses

Deuteronomy 34

Moses dies and is buried by God in an unknown place.