Translations
Original
Notes
commands and ordinances: These might refer to the legal instructions in the whole book (compare Leviticus 27:34). They might also refer only to the laws given on the plains of Moab (Numbers 26–36).
After this, only one step remained before the Israelites entered Canaan. Moses needed to remind them of their history and their covenant responsibilities. These are the main themes of the book of Deuteronomy.
The five daughters of Zelophehad requested and received fair property rights (27:1–11). This passage discusses the effects of that decision.
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Places
Jericho: An ancient city in Canaan, famously conquered by Israel Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history Plains of Moab: Region east of the Jordan River, opposite Jericho
Glossary
Arabah Deuteronomy, Book of Inheritance Milcah Numbers, Book of
Topics
Marriage: The Jews: Often Contracted, in Their own Tribe Moses: Prophecies of The Law of Moses: Additions Made To, in the Plains of Moab by Jordan