1 Moses' speech at the end of the fortieth year, 6 in which he rehearseth the story of God's sending Israel from Horeb to go and possess the promised land, 9 of giving them officers, 19 of passing through the wilderness to Kadesh, 22 of sending the spies to search the land, 34 and of God's anger for their incredulity and disobedience.
1 The story is continued, setting forth that they were not to meddle with the Edomites, 9 nor with the Moabites, 16 nor with the Ammonites: 24 but Sihon the Amorite was given up to be subdued by them.
1 The story of the conquest of Og king of Bashan; the size of his bed; 12 the distribution of the conquered lands to the two tribes and half; 18 the charge given to these by Moses, 21 and his exhortation to Joshua; 23 his prayer that he might enter into the land, which is not accepted; but he is permitted to see the land.
1 An exhortation to obedience from God's past dealings; 15 and a particular dissuasive against idolatry, 25 and solemn admonition of the ill consequences of disobedience, and of the happy consequences of returning to God. 32 The especial regard shewn to the Israelites in God's wonderful dealings with them. 41 Moses appointeth the three cities of refuge on the east side of Jordan. 44 Recapitulation.
1 A commemoration of the covenant in Horeb. 6 The ten commandments. The first table. 16 The second table. 22 At the people's request Moses receiveth the law from God.
1 The end of the law is obedience: 3 an exhortation thereto. 20 What they are required to teach their children concerning it.
1 All communication with the seven nations of Canaan is forbidden for fear of idolatry, 6 and in consideration of the holiness of the people. 9 The justice and mercy of God's nature a motive to obedience. 12 Blessings and victory are assured to them from God in return. 25 Images must be wholly destroyed.
An exhortation to obedience in regard to God's mercy and goodness in his dealings with Israel.
1 Moses dissuadeth them from the opinion of their own righteousness, 7 by rehearsing their several rebellions.
1 Moses proceedeth to relate the mercy of God in restoring the two tables, 6 continuing the priesthood, 8 separating the tribe of Levi, 10 and hearkening unto his suit for the people. 12 He exhorteth to obedience.
1 Moses continueth his exhortation to obedience, 2 from the people's personal experience of God's great works, and their future expectations in the land of promise. 10 The character of the land; 13 which God will render fruitful or barren according as they behave. 18 A careful study in these words is required of them, and instruction of their children therein. 22 Victory and an extensive territory will reward their obedience. 26 The blessing and curse set before them.
1 Monuments of idolatry must be destroyed. 4 The service of God must be attended upon in the place of his choosing. 15 , 20 Flesh for common food may be killed and eaten elsewhere, only without the blood; 17 , 26 but all holy things must be brought and eaten in the holy place. 19 The Levite not to be forsaken. 29 Idolatrous practices not to be enquired after.
1 Enticers to idolatry must be stoned to death, 6 without regard to nearness of relation. 12 Idolatrous cities must be utterly destroyed.
1 God's children must not disfigure themselves in mourning. 3 What may, and what may not be eaten, of beasts, 9 of fishes, 11 of fowls. 21 That which dieth of itself must not be eaten. 22 Tithing to be truly performed. 23 Tithes and firstlings of cattle to be eaten before the Lord. 24 What is to be done in case of very distant abode. 28 The third year's tithe of alms and charity.
1 The seventh year a year of release for the poor. 7 It must be no hindrance to lending or giving. 12 An Hebrew servant, unless he be unwilling to depart, must in the seventh year go forth free and well furnished. 19 All firstling males of the cattle are to be sanctified unto the Lord.
1 The feast of the passover, 9 of weeks, 13 of tabernacles. 16 Every male must offer according to his ability at these three feasts. 18 Of judges, and of justice. 21 Groves and images are forbidden.
1 The things sacrificed must be sound. 2 Idolaters must be put to death. 8 Hard controversies must be determined by the priests and judges, the presumptuous scorner of their judgment must be put to death. 14 The election and duty of a king.
1 The Lord is the inheritance of the priests and Levites. 3 The priest's due. 6 All Levites who minister are entitled to like portions. 9 The abominations of the Canaanites to be avoided. 15 A Prophet to arise, like unto Moses, who must be hearkened unto. 20 The presumptuous prophet must be put to death. 21 How he may be known.
1 The cities of refuge. 4 The privilege thereof allowed to the manslayer; 11 but not to him that is guilty of wilful murder. 14 The landmark not to be removed. 15 Two witnesses at the least are required to prove a criminal fact. 16 The punishment of a false witness.
1 The priest's exhortation before the battle. 5 The officers' proclamation signifying who are to be dismissed. 10 How the cities that accept or refuse the proclamation of peace are to be treated. 16 The cities of the seven nations are devoted to utter destruction. 19 Trees good for food must not be cut down in the siege.
1 The expiation of a murder, when the slayer is unknown. 10 The usage of a captive taken to wife. 15 The firstborn not to be disinherited upon private affection. 18 A rebellious son must be stoned to death. 22 The malefactor must not hang all night on a tree.
1 Of humanity toward brethren. 5 The sex to be distinguished by apparel. 6 The dam not to be taken with her young ones. 8 Every house must have battlements. 9 Three sorts of confusion to be avoided. 12 Fringes to be worn upon the vesture. 13 The punishment of him that slandereth his wife, and of the wife, if convicted of unchastity before marriage. 22 Adultery to be punished with death. 23 Of a rape committed in the city, 25 or in the field. 28 Of fornication. 30 Incest is forbidden.
1 What persons may not enter into the congregation. 3 An Ammonite or Moabite are excluded to the tenth generation; 7 but an Edomite or Egyptian may be admitted in the third. 9 Every wicked thing to be avoided in the host. 10 An unclean person must remove out of the camp. 12 Cleanliness to be attended to therein because of God's presence. 15 Of the fugitive servant. 17 Whoredom and sodomy not to be committed in Israel. 18 Of abominable sacrifices. 19 Of usury. 21 Of vows. 24 Of trespasses.
1 The law of divorce. 5 A newly married man is exempt from war and civil offices for the space of a year. 6 , 10 Of pledges. 7 Of manstealers. 8 Of leprosy. 14 The hire of a servant must not be detained. 16 Every man must be answerable for his own sin. 17 Of doing justice to the friendless. 19 Of charity.
1 Stripes must not exceed forty. 4 The ox not to be muzzled. 5 The law of raising up seed unto a deceased brother. 11 Of immodesty in a woman. 13 Of unjust weights and measures. 17 The memory of Amalek to be blotted out.
3 The confession of him that offereth the basket of firstfruits. 12 The prayer of him that giveth his third year's tithes. 16 The covenant between God and the people.
1 The people are commanded to write the law upon stones, which are to be set up, and an altar of whole stones to be built, in mount Ebal. 9 Moses and the priests recommend attention and obedience to the law. 11 Six tribes to be stationed on Gerizim, and six on Ebal. 14 The curses to be pronounced by the Levites.
1 The blessings for obedience. 15 The curses for disobedience.
2 Moses exhorteth the people to obedience by the memory of the works they had seen. 10 They are all presented before the Lord to enter into covenant with him, and warned of the danger of flattering themselves in wickedness. Revealed things alone belong to men.
1 Great mercies promised unto the penitent. 11 The commandment is of obvious interpretation. 15 Death and life are set before the people.
1 Moses encourageth the people, 7 and Joshua. 9 He delivereth the law to the priests to be read by them every seventh year to the people. 14 Moses and Joshua appear before God. 16 God telleth Moses of the people's future apostasy, and the consequent evils, and giveth him a song to testify against them. 23 Joshua receiveth a charge. 24 Moses delivereth the book of the law to the Levites to keep, and calleth together the elders and officers to hear the song.
1 Moses' song, which setteth forth the perfections of God; 7 his special goodness to his people; 15 their ingratitude and apostasy; 19 God's displeasure and vengeance, but mercy in the end. 44 Moses adviseth the people to set their hearts unto all the words of the law. 48 God sendeth him up to mount Nebo to see the promised land, and die.
1 Moses' prophecy before his death, beginning with a display of God's majesty, and regard for Israel. 6 The blessing of Reuben; 7 of Judah; 8 of Levi; 12 of Benjamin; 13 of Joseph; 18 of Zebulun and Issachar; 20 of Gad; 22 of Dan; 23 of Naphtali; 24 of Asher. 26 The excellency of Israel.
1 Moses from mount Nebo vieweth the land: 5 his death and burial: 7 his age. 8 Thirty days' mourning for him. 9 Joshua succeedeth him. 10 The praise of Moses.