Bible Commentary

Deuteronomy Chapter 20 provides God’s instructions to Israel for conducting warfare, including exemptions for soldiers, terms of peace, treatment of defeated cities, and environmental stewardship. Delivered by Moses in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter emphasizes God’s sovereignty in battle, His mercy toward the vulnerable, and the […]

Deuteronomy Chapter 19 provides God’s instructions to Israel for establishing cities of refuge, ensuring accurate boundaries for the land, and maintaining justice through truthful testimony. Delivered by Moses in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter emphasizes God’s commitment to justice, protection for the innocent, and the integrity

Deuteronomy Chapter 18 provides God’s instructions to Israel concerning the support of the Levites, the prohibition of occult practices, and the promise of a prophet like Moses. Delivered by Moses in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter emphasizes God’s provision for His servants, the necessity of pure

Deuteronomy Chapter 17 provides God’s instructions to Israel on maintaining justice in legal disputes, ensuring purity in worship, and establishing guidelines for a future king. Delivered by Moses in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter emphasizes the importance of righteousness, exclusive devotion to God, and godly leadership

Deuteronomy Chapter 16 provides God’s instructions to Israel for observing three major festivals—Passover, Weeks, and Tabernacles—along with commands for appointing just judges and avoiding idolatrous practices. Delivered by Moses in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter emphasizes the centrality of worship, justice, and covenant faithfulness in shaping

Deuteronomy Chapter 15 outlines God’s instructions to Israel for the Sabbatical Year, including debt forgiveness, generous lending, and the release of Hebrew slaves, emphasizing His desire for justice, compassion, and provision within the covenant community. Delivered by Moses in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter underscores the

Deuteronomy Chapter 14 provides God’s instructions to Israel on maintaining holiness through mourning practices, dietary laws, and tithing, emphasizing their distinct identity as His chosen people. Delivered by Moses in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter underscores the call to live differently from surrounding nations, reflecting God’s

Deuteronomy Chapter 13 provides God’s instructions to Israel for dealing with false prophets and those who entice others to worship foreign gods, emphasizing the absolute exclusivity of devotion to the Lord. Delivered by Moses in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, this chapter underscores the dangers of idolatry, the

Deuteronomy Chapter 12 outlines God’s instructions to Israel for worship in the Promised Land, emphasizing the destruction of Canaanite idolatry, the establishment of a central place of worship, and the regulations for sacrifices and tithes. Delivered by Moses in the plains of Moab as Israel prepares to enter Canaan, this chapter underscores God’s demand for

Introduction and Context Deuteronomy chapter 11 serves as the climactic conclusion to Moses’ second major address, weaving together the themes of love, obedience, and covenant consequences that have characterized the preceding chapters. This chapter presents a comprehensive call to covenant faithfulness supported by historical examples, promises of blessing, warnings of judgment, and practical instructions for