Deuteronomy means "second law" and that is exactly what it is: a second telling of the law to the Israelites. Under the leadership of Moses and Aaron, the Israelites have been freed from slavery in Egypt and because of their disbelief even after directly witnessing numerous miracles by God, were unable to enter the Promised Land. They wandered in the wilderness for forty years and the disbelieving generation died, but now the younger generation stands ready to cross the Jordan River. Moses reminds the people of God's commandments and retells some of the history of the Exodus and wilderness wanderings. Joshua is appointed to succeed Moses and lead the people into their inheritance and then Moses passes away after gazing upon the Promised Land.
CHAPTERS 1–34
CHAPTER 33 (Verses 26–28)