Search for commentaries – Deuteronomy 1

Preparing to Enter Canaan
The book of Deuteronomy opens with Moses giving a brief history lesson of what God has done for His people (vv. 1-11). The people are at Kadesh Barnea, 40 years after their deliverance from Egypt. (v. 3). Moses is about to expound God’s law and prepare the new generation to enter Canaan...

Fearful to Enter The Land
Moses describes the 100-mile trip from Horeb to the promised land through a dry and barren wilderness (v.v. 19-21). He explains how their fathers’ fathers were instructed by God to take possession of the land of the Amorites. Instead of moving in they wanted to send out some spies ...

The Penalty For Israels Rebellion
God makes it clear to the Israelites that the whole generation which came up to Kadesh-Barnea and turned back in unbelief will die (vv. 32-35). Only two men of the old generation will be permitted to enter the promised land. They are Joshua and Caleb (vv. 36-38). They were different ...