“And it came to pass in the fortieth year, in the eleventh month, on the first day of the month, that Moses spake unto the children of Israel, according unto all that the LORD had given him in commandment unto them;” (Deuteronomy 1:3)
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Moses provides a summary of the journey of the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt to the border of Canaan. For forty years and 9 months they have traveled the wilderness.
“The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount:” (Deut 1:6)
Moses tells the children of Israel that he had selected the wise and known leaders among them to rule them.
“16And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him.
17Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it.” (Deut 1:16-17)
Moses further tells them to go up and posses the land, the spies have brought you good news. The land is truly Milk and Honey. Through God’s power you defeated Moab and Midian.
Yet, the children of Israel rebelled against going into the land of Canaan. God protected you with a cloud and pillar of fire so you could leave Egypt. He did this right in front of your eyes.
“34And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying,
35Surely there shall not one of these men of this evil generation see that good land, which I sware to give unto your fathers,”(Deut 1:34-35)
Moses continues with this retrospect history of the journey until Deuteronomy 4:11.
Stay tuned…
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