Study Commentary on Deuteronomy

Study Commentary on Deuteronomy

A Study Commentary on

Deuteronomy

John D. Currid

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Unless otherwise indicated, Old Testament Scripture quotations are the author's own translation.

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Contents

Glossary of linguistic terms

Page 11

Introductory matters

13

Deuteronomy as an ancient Near-Eastern

vassal treaty

13

The structure of Deuteronomic law

19

The concept of law in the ancient Near East 25

1. Preamble

(Deuteronomy 1:1-8)

33

2. Historical prologue

(Deuteronomy 1:9 ? 4:43)

38

The appointment of officials (1:9-18)

38

The spies and their report (1:19-33)

43

Yahweh responds to rebellion (1:34-46)

52

Israel and Edom in the wilderness (2:1-7)

58

Israel and Moab in the wilderness (2:8-15)

62

Israel, Ammon and Sihon (2:16-37)

68

Israel, Bashan and Og (3:1-11)

78

The allocation of Transjordan (3:12-22)

84

Moses denied entrance (3:23-29)

90

Israel must live by the Word of God (4:1-8)

95

Yahweh at Horeb (4:9-24)

100

Warning of exile (4:25-31)

108

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