Devarim

ראשוןRishon

Moses begins his final address to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Land. He recalls how the growing nation required additional leaders to help him carry the responsibility of guiding the people.

שניSheni

Moses recalls appointing judges and instructing them to judge fairly without showing favoritism. He then recounts the Israelites’ journey from Mount Sinai to Kadesh Barnea near the Land of Canaan.

שלישיShlishi

Moses recounts how the Israelites requested scouts to explore the Land and how the scouts returned with a frightening report. The people refused to enter the Land, and G-d decreed that that generation would not enter it.

רביעיRevi'i

After being told to return to the wilderness, some Israelites attempted to enter the Land without G-d’s command. They were defeated by the Emorites, and the Israelites returned to the wilderness as G-d had commanded.

חמישיChamishi

Moses recalls the passage of many years until the generation that left Egypt had died. G-d commanded Israel not to fight Edom, Moab, or Ammon, and the Israelites instead traveled toward the land of Sichon, king of the Emorites.

שישיShishi

Sichon attacked Israel, but the Israelites defeated him and captured his territory. Og, king of Bashan, then attacked and was also defeated, and the conquered lands were given to Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh.

שביעיShvi'i

Moses describes the territory given to Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh and reminds them to fight alongside the other tribes until the Land is conquered. He encourages Joshua not to fear, assuring him that G-d will fight for Israel.