Deuteronomy
Moses' final speeches reviewing the law and preparing Israel for the Promised Land
Chapters
Chapter 1
WordsMoses Recounts Israel's Journey
Moses begins his final speech recounting Israel's journey
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 1:1, Deuteronomy 1:3, Deuteronomy 1:8
Chapter 2
TurnedIsrael's Journey Around Edom
Moses recounts Israel's journey around Edom and Moab
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 2:1, Deuteronomy 2:7, Deuteronomy 2:24
Chapter 3
TurnedConquest of the Transjordan
Moses recounts the conquest of lands east of the Jordan
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 3:1, Deuteronomy 3:3, Deuteronomy 3:21
Chapter 4
ListenMoses Exhorts Israel to Obedience
Moses urges Israel to obey God's laws and avoid idolatry
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 4:1, Deuteronomy 4:2, Deuteronomy 4:9
Chapter 5
I AmThe Ten Commandments
Moses repeats the Ten Commandments to the new generation
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 5:6, Deuteronomy 5:7, Deuteronomy 5:21
Chapter 6
LoveThe Great Commandment
Moses declares the greatest commandment to love God with all your heart
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4, Deuteronomy 6:5, Deuteronomy 6:6
Chapter 7
BringsA Chosen People
God's choice of Israel and commands for conquest
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 7:1, Deuteronomy 7:6, Deuteronomy 7:9
Chapter 8
RememberRemember the Lord Your God
Moses warns against forgetting God in prosperity
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 8:2, Deuteronomy 8:3, Deuteronomy 8:18
Chapter 9
RighteousnessNot Because of Righteousness
Moses reminds Israel they don't deserve the land
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 9:4, Deuteronomy 9:5, Deuteronomy 9:6
Chapter 10
TabletsNew Tablets of Stone
Moses recounts receiving new tablets and God's requirements
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 10:1, Deuteronomy 10:12, Deuteronomy 10:16
Chapter 11
LoveLove and Obey the Lord
Moses urges Israel to love and obey God for blessing
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 11:1, Deuteronomy 11:13, Deuteronomy 11:26
Chapter 12
SeekThe Place of Worship
Laws about centralized worship and avoiding pagan practices
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 12:5, Deuteronomy 12:7, Deuteronomy 12:31
Chapter 13
ProphetWarning Against Idolatry
Warning against false prophets and idolatry
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 13:1, Deuteronomy 13:3, Deuteronomy 13:4
Chapter 14
HolyClean and Unclean Food
Laws about clean and unclean animals and tithing
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 14:2, Deuteronomy 14:3, Deuteronomy 14:22
Chapter 15
Seven YearsThe Sabbatical Year
Laws about the seventh year and treatment of the poor
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 15:1, Deuteronomy 15:4, Deuteronomy 15:7
Chapter 16
ObserveThe Three Annual Feasts
Laws for Passover, Weeks, and Booths festivals
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 16:1, Deuteronomy 16:16, Deuteronomy 16:18
Chapter 17
CaseJustice and Kingship
Laws about justice and future kings of Israel
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 17:8, Deuteronomy 17:14, Deuteronomy 17:15
Chapter 18
Levitical PriestsProvision for Priests and Levites
Laws about priests, Levites, and true prophets
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 18:1, Deuteronomy 18:5, Deuteronomy 18:15
Chapter 19
Cut OffCities of Refuge
Laws about cities of refuge and witnesses
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 19:1, Deuteronomy 19:2, Deuteronomy 19:15
Chapter 20
WarLaws of Warfare
Laws about going to war and sieging cities
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 20:1, Deuteronomy 20:4, Deuteronomy 20:10
Chapter 21
SlainVarious Laws
Laws about unsolved murders, marriage, and inheritance
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 21:1, Deuteronomy 21:15, Deuteronomy 21:22
Chapter 22
Brother's OxVarious Laws Continued
Laws about property, marriage, and sexual morality
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 22:1, Deuteronomy 22:5, Deuteronomy 22:22
Chapter 23
TesticlesExclusion from the Assembly
Laws about who may enter the assembly and other regulations
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 23:1, Deuteronomy 23:3, Deuteronomy 23:7
Chapter 24
WifeDivorce and Other Laws
Laws about divorce, pledges, and social justice
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 24:1, Deuteronomy 24:4, Deuteronomy 24:14
Chapter 25
DisputeVarious Laws
Laws about corporal punishment, levirate marriage, and weights
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 25:1, Deuteronomy 25:5, Deuteronomy 25:13
Chapter 26
LandFirstfruits and Tithes
Laws about offering firstfruits and tithing
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 26:1, Deuteronomy 26:2, Deuteronomy 26:10
Chapter 27
EldersThe Altar on Mount Ebal
Instructions for building an altar and writing the law
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 27:1, Deuteronomy 27:2, Deuteronomy 27:8
Chapter 28
Faithfully ObeyBlessings and Curses
Detailed blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 28:1, Deuteronomy 28:2, Deuteronomy 28:15
Chapter 29
WordsThe Covenant Renewed
Moses renews the covenant with Israel
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 29:1, Deuteronomy 29:12, Deuteronomy 29:29
Chapter 30
ChoiceChoose Life
Moses presents the choice between life and death, blessing and curse
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 30:19, Deuteronomy 30:20, Deuteronomy 30:14
Chapter 31
MosesJoshua to Succeed Moses
Moses appoints Joshua as his successor
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 31:1, Deuteronomy 31:3, Deuteronomy 31:6
Chapter 32
Give EarThe Song of Moses
Moses' song warning Israel about future disobedience
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 32:1, Deuteronomy 32:4, Deuteronomy 32:39
Chapter 33
BlessingMoses' Final Blessing
Moses blesses each tribe before his death
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 33:1, Deuteronomy 33:2, Deuteronomy 33:29
Chapter 34
Mount NeboThe Death of Moses
Moses dies on Mount Nebo and Joshua succeeds him
Key Verses: Deuteronomy 34:1, Deuteronomy 34:5, Deuteronomy 34:10
About Deuteronomy
Moses' final speeches reviewing the law and preparing Israel for the Promised Land
Testament
Old Testament
Author
Moses