Deuteronomy 27:1–27:26 Moses gives instruction for a ceremony of covenant renewal
that was to be followed when Israel entered the promised
land. It seems that throughout Israel’s history it was
necessary for God to periodically call His people to renewals
of covenant commitment and obedience... Read more
Deuteronomy 26:1–26:19 When Israel took possession of the promised land (v. 1)
they were to celebrate two rituals. There were the “offering
of the first fruits” (vv. 2-11) and the “tithe in the third year”
(vv. 12-15). It seems that they were to be practiced only
one time, the one after Israel’s first harvest and the other
after ... Read more
Deuteronomy 25:1–25:19 When two people had a dispute they could not settle by
themselves they could bring it before the judges who would
determine who was guilty. The guilty person was to then be
beaten in front of the presiding judge with 40 lashes of the
whip... Read more
Deuteronomy 24:1–24:22 Two laws that deal with husband-wife relationships are
given (vv. 1-5). The first concerns divorce which seems to
have been a widespread problem in Egypt and Israel at that
time. The main issue was that people were forbidden to
remarry once they were divorced. Jesus’ interpretation of
this ... Read more
Deuteronomy 23:1–23:25 Moses continues to deal with various Israelite laws in this
chapter. He deals with the need for maintaining purity in
the religious assembly (vv. 1-8). He gives three types of
people that were excluded from Israel’s “worship
service.”... Read more
Deuteronomy 22:1–22:30 Moses covers various laws in this chapter as it pertains to a
man’s neighbors and his family:
1. Every man was required to help protect that which
belonged to his neighbor (vv. 1-4).
2. The clothing of men and women was to maintain a
distinction between the sexes (v. 5). During ... Read more
Deuteronomy 21:1–21:23 In this portion of Scripture Moses explains various Israelite
laws. He tells how an unsolved murder is to be handled
(vv. 1-9). The town nearest where the body is found is to
assume the responsibility for the crime. They were to take
a young heifer that had never been worked and break its
neck ... Read more
Deuteronomy 20:1–20:20 In this chapter Moses lays down principles of military
service and warfare. They are as follows:
1. Never fear an enemy’s horses and chariots. This is
because the winning of battles will never be determined by
mere military strength (v. 1). Instead, it would be
determined by ... Read more
Deuteronomy 19:1–19:21 This chapter deals with Human Relationships. Here we find
the laws concerning the cities of refuge which were
intended to save the lives of those not guilty of
premeditated murders. There were six of these cities which
were spaced throughout the land so that they might be
easily reached by ... Read more
Deuteronomy 18:1–18:22 When God divided the Promised Land among the 12 tribes,
the Levites did not receive a portion of land. Instead, 48
cities were set aside for them (Numbers 35:1-8). The Lord
was their inheritance. The Israelites were to support the
Levites as they served the Lord. The Levites carried out
tasks ... Read more
Deuteronomy 17:1–17:20 Moses gives the Job Description of Judges (v.v. 1-13) and
Kings (v.v. 14-20). After Moses and Joshua
died, the people were to be governed by judges and
priests. It could only work if these leaders and
the people were committed to following the Lord. Their
Judges respons … Read more
Deuteronomy 16:1–16:22 Every Israelite male was obligated to attend three feasts at
God’s chosen place every year (v. 16). Apparently, some
Jews of this period did not take this command any more
serious than some Christians of our day do in attending the
services of the church (Hebrews 10:25). If possible, their
... Read more
Deuteronomy 15:12–15:23 Moses teaches Israel the principles of the Hebrew bond-
slave and the conditions for setting him free (vv. 12-18).
The Lord had previously made it clear that six full years of
a person’s life were enough to have to work as a slave for
defaulting on a loan (Exodus 21:2). At the end of that time
... Read more
Deuteronomy 15:1–15:11 In this chapter Moses states that during this seventh year
the Israelites were not to be pressed to pay their debts.
This does not mean that the debts would be eliminated
completely but simply that the time of payment was
extended for one year. The Israelites were allowed to press
foreigners ... Read more
Recent commentaries
Curses For Disobedience
Deuteronomy 27:1–27:26
Moses gives instruction for a ceremony of covenant renewal that was to be followed when Israel entered the promised land. It seems that throughout Israel’s history it was necessary for God to periodically call His people to renewals of covenant commitment and obedience... Read more
Offering of First Fruits And Thanksgiving
Deuteronomy 26:1–26:19
When Israel took possession of the promised land (v. 1) they were to celebrate two rituals. There were the “offering of the first fruits” (vv. 2-11) and the “tithe in the third year” (vv. 12-15). It seems that they were to be practiced only one time, the one after Israel’s first harvest and the other after ... Read more
Punishment of The Guilty, Widows And Amalek
Deuteronomy 25:1–25:19
When two people had a dispute they could not settle by themselves they could bring it before the judges who would determine who was guilty. The guilty person was to then be beaten in front of the presiding judge with 40 lashes of the whip... Read more
The Mosaic Law of Divorce And Varied Regulations
Deuteronomy 24:1–24:22
Two laws that deal with husband-wife relationships are given (vv. 1-5). The first concerns divorce which seems to have been a widespread problem in Egypt and Israel at that time. The main issue was that people were forbidden to remarry once they were divorced. Jesus’ interpretation of this ... Read more
The World, The Flesh And The Devil
Deuteronomy 23:1–23:25
Moses continues to deal with various Israelite laws in this chapter. He deals with the need for maintaining purity in the religious assembly (vv. 1-8). He gives three types of people that were excluded from Israel’s “worship service.”... Read more
Laws Concerning Relationships, Mixtures And Marriage
Deuteronomy 22:1–22:30
Moses covers various laws in this chapter as it pertains to a man’s neighbors and his family: 1. Every man was required to help protect that which belonged to his neighbor (vv. 1-4). 2. The clothing of men and women was to maintain a distinction between the sexes (v. 5). During ... Read more
Laws Regarding Murder, Marriage And Delinquent Sons
Deuteronomy 21:1–21:23
In this portion of Scripture Moses explains various Israelite laws. He tells how an unsolved murder is to be handled (vv. 1-9). The town nearest where the body is found is to assume the responsibility for the crime. They were to take a young heifer that had never been worked and break its neck ... Read more
Moses Gives The Principles of Military Service And Warfare
Deuteronomy 20:1–20:20
In this chapter Moses lays down principles of military service and warfare. They are as follows: 1. Never fear an enemy’s horses and chariots. This is because the winning of battles will never be determined by mere military strength (v. 1). Instead, it would be determined by ... Read more
Missionary Tells How Christians Were Protected
Deuteronomy 19:1–19:21
This chapter deals with Human Relationships. Here we find the laws concerning the cities of refuge which were intended to save the lives of those not guilty of premeditated murders. There were six of these cities which were spaced throughout the land so that they might be easily reached by ... Read more
Occult Practices verses Prophetic Revelation
Deuteronomy 18:1–18:22
When God divided the Promised Land among the 12 tribes, the Levites did not receive a portion of land. Instead, 48 cities were set aside for them (Numbers 35:1-8). The Lord was their inheritance. The Israelites were to support the Levites as they served the Lord. The Levites carried out tasks ... Read more
Moses Gives The Job Description
Deuteronomy 17:1–17:20
Moses gives the Job Description of Judges (v.v. 1-13) and Kings (v.v. 14-20). After Moses and Joshua died, the people were to be governed by judges and priests. It could only work if these leaders and the people were committed to following the Lord. Their Judges respons … Read more
The Three Feasts of God’s Chosen People
Deuteronomy 16:1–16:22
Every Israelite male was obligated to attend three feasts at God’s chosen place every year (v. 16). Apparently, some Jews of this period did not take this command any more serious than some Christians of our day do in attending the services of the church (Hebrews 10:25). If possible, their ... Read more
The Principles of Slavery
Deuteronomy 15:12–15:23
Moses teaches Israel the principles of the Hebrew bond- slave and the conditions for setting him free (vv. 12-18). The Lord had previously made it clear that six full years of a person’s life were enough to have to work as a slave for defaulting on a loan (Exodus 21:2). At the end of that time ... Read more
Regulations Concering Debt Cancellation
Deuteronomy 15:1–15:11
In this chapter Moses states that during this seventh year the Israelites were not to be pressed to pay their debts. This does not mean that the debts would be eliminated completely but simply that the time of payment was extended for one year. The Israelites were allowed to press foreigners ... Read more