DEUTERONOMY 1

MOSES ADDRESSES THE NEXT GENERATION OF ISRAELITES

Moses speaks to Israel and tells them that they will enter the Promised Land. He points out that the Israelites are as great in number as the stars in heaven, remembering God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 22. Moses instructs the Israelites to choose leaders who are wise, understanding, and experienced. 

Emphasizing the faithfulness of Caleb and Joshua, Moses recounts the previous generation’s fear of going into the Promised Land after sending the spies. Moses honors them as the only two from their generation to enter the Promised Land. 

Symbolic of God restoring Eden, Moses refers to the next generation as having no knowledge of good and evil, showing he has great hope for the nation.