Deuteronomyfacts Stories

Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Old Testament, consisting of Moses's sermons to the new generation of Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. It is not a new set of laws but a reiteration and commentary on the laws given earlier in Exodus and Leviticus, emphasizing God's commands, the importance of remembering their past with God, and the choice between blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. The book includes a review of Israel's history, the full text of the Ten Commandments, detailed laws for life in the land, and culminates in Moses's death after commissioning Joshua as the new leader.