Deuteronomy — Chapters

Moses reminds Israel of their journey and the covenant to possess Canaan, appoints judges, and warns of their unbelief, promising only Caleb, Joshua, and the next generation will inherit the land.

God directs Israel to respect neighboring peoples, then commands the conquest of Heshbon, leading to war with King Sihon.

Moses recounts the conquest of Og the giant king of Bashan, the distribution of the conquered lands among the Israelite tribes, and his own denied request to cross the Jordan, urging Joshua to lead the people.

Moses reminds Israel of the Sinai covenant, urging obedience to the commandments and warning against idolatry, while recounting God's deliverance from Egypt and the promise of the promised land.

Moses reminds Israel of the covenant made at Horeb and recites the Ten Commandments, urging obedience to God’s law.

Deuteronomy 6 presents the core covenantal law for Israel, emphasizing love, obedience, and the transmission of faith to future generations.

Deuteronomy 7 commands Israel to utterly destroy the Canaanite nations, forbidding intermarriage and covenant, and explains this action as a fulfillment of God's covenantal love and faithfulness, promising blessings and protection in return.

Moses exhorts Israel to remember their wilderness experience, obey God’s commandments, and avoid pride as they enter the promised land.

Moses warns Israel of God’s judgment for their rebellious past while interceding for mercy, emphasizing that possession of Canaan is a divine promise, not human merit.

Moses renews the covenant by crafting new stone tablets and an Ark, records the journey of Israel with Aaron’s death and Eleazar’s succession, and exhorts the people to fear, love, and serve God while emphasizing the unique role of Levi and compassion for strangers.

Moses urges Israel to love God, obey His laws, and remember His past miracles, promising blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience.

Deuteronomy 12 commands the Israelites to destroy idolatrous sites and centralize worship in a chosen sanctuary, while setting strict rules for offerings, tithes, and dietary practices, emphasizing obedience to maintain covenant blessings.

Deuteronomy 13 warns Israel against false prophets and seducers who lure them into idolatry, prescribing death for prophets and destruction for cities that abandon the covenant.

Deuteronomy 14 outlines dietary laws, tithing duties, and social responsibilities, emphasizing Israel’s holiness and care for the marginalized.

Deuteronomy 15 outlines the laws of the Sabbatical release year, caring for the poor, freeing Hebrew servants, and sanctifying firstlings, showing God's concern for justice and remembrance of Israel’s deliverance.

Deuteronomy 16 outlines Israel’s key festivals—Passover, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles—along with legal and social instructions for worship, justice, and community life.

Deuteronomy 17 establishes rules for dealing with idolatry, outlines judicial procedure, and prescribes the appointment of a king and his duties.

Deuteronomy 18 recounts the special inheritance of the Levites, forbids idolatry and divination among Israel, and promises a prophet like Moses.

The chapter outlines Israel’s laws for handling unintentional killings, establishing cities of refuge, and setting strict evidentiary standards to ensure justice and mercy.

Deuteronomy 20 instructs Israel on conduct in war, giving encouragement, rules for surrender and spoils, and commands to utterly destroy certain peoples.

Deuteronomy 21 outlines procedures for accidental murder, treatment of captured women, inheritance rules, handling of rebellious sons, and capital punishment, emphasizing justice and communal responsibility.

Deuteronomy 23 contains laws governing who may join the Israelite community, regulations for cleanliness and conduct, and social justice provisions on slavery, debt, and vows.

Deuteronomy 24 gives practical laws on divorce, property pledges, work wages, and charity, linking them to Israel’s memory of slavery.

Deuteronomy 25 lays out a range of civil, moral, and religious laws—from limits on corporal punishment to the levirate marriage duty, honest commerce, and the remembrance of Amalek—illustrating Israel’s covenantal expectations for justice and fidelity.

When Israel enters the promised land, they bring the firstfruits to the altar, recount the Exodus, and proclaim adherence to God’s commandments.

Moses commands Israel to set up stone tablets and an altar on Mount Ebal after crossing the Jordan, to write the law, and to proclaim blessings on Mount Gerizim and curses on Mount Ebal as a public reminder of covenant obedience.

Deuteronomy 28 juxtaposes divine blessings for obedience with severe curses for disobedience, framing Israel’s covenant relationship with God.

Deuteronomy 29 recalls the covenant God made with Israel, reminding the people of their covenantal history and warning them against turning away to other gods.

Deuteronomy 30 calls Israel to remember the blessings and curses, invites a wholehearted return to God, promises restoration, and warns that turning away leads to death.

Moses delivers his farewell address, commissions Joshua to lead Israel into Canaan, and warns of the consequences of disobedience, culminating in the Song of Moses.

Moses delivers the prophetic Song of Moses, recalling Israel’s covenant with God, lamenting their idolatry, warning of divine judgment, and affirming God’s sovereignty, then concludes with instructions for the people and a reminder of His promise.

Moses delivers a final blessing to each Israelite tribe, affirming God’s covenant, divine protection, and future prosperity, culminating in a hopeful vision for all Israel.

Moses ascends Mount Nebo, sees the Promised Land, then dies; Israel mourns, Joshua inherits leadership, and no prophet matches Moses.