DtDeuteronomy

About

Before his death, Moses gave three speeches, recapping the history and warning the Israelites against deceptions that would come in the future.

AuthorMoses
For whom it was writtenFor the Israelites.
Chapter amount34
Verse amount959

Message/Outline

  • In the first speech, Moses recalls the history, the events that occurred (Dt 1-4).
  • In the second speech, Moses reestablishes the duties (Dt 5-26).
  • In the third speech, Moses emphasizes the care in fulfilling the duties (Dt 27-33).

Main Characters

MosesLiberator, statesman, historian, poet, moralist, and Hebrew legislator.
JoshuaLeader of the Hebrews after Moses.

Chapters

1 - 4First speech of Moses, where he recalls the events that occurred during the journey through the desert since they left Egypt.
5 - 26Second speech of Moses, where he recalls the divine laws and warns the people not to disobey God.
27 - 33Third speech of Moses, where he emphasizes the care in fulfilling the laws. Moses recalls the covenant made between God and the people.
34Moses dies at 120 years old. Joshua becomes the new leader of the Israelites.