ראשוןRishon
Moses recounts how he pleaded with G-d to enter the Land, but was told he could only see it from a mountain. He urges the Israelites to follow G-d’s commandments without adding or removing from them.
שניSheni
Moses reminds the Israelites of the revelation at Mount Sinai and commands them to teach the Torah to their children. He warns against making or worshipping idols, while promising that those who repent will return to G-d.
שלישיShlishi
Moses designates three cities of refuge east of the Jordan. These cities provide protection for someone who accidentally kills another person.
רביעיRevi'i
Moses repeats the Ten Commandments and reminds the Israelites that the covenant at Sinai applies to the entire nation, not only those who were present at the revelation.
חמישיChamishi
The Israelites are frightened by G-d’s revelation at Mount Sinai and ask Moses to serve as their intermediary. G-d agrees that Moses should speak to Him and then convey His words to the people.
שישיShishi
Moses teaches the first section of the Shema, commanding belief in G-d’s unity, love of G-d, Torah study, and the mitzvot of tefillin and mezuzah. He also warns the Israelites not to forget G-d when they enjoy the prosperity of the Land.
שביעיShvi'i
The Israelites are commanded to destroy the idolatry of the nations in the Land and not worship their gods. The Torah also prohibits marrying into those nations.