This and most of Deuteronomy (whose name literally means "second law" in Greek) is a review and renewal before entering the land. This is the story behind the travel. Where Numbers may catalog where the Israelites were – Deuteronomy catalogs what God has done and why He must be followed/praised.
Chapter 1 is the beginning of the story from Egypt. Then chapter 2 and 3 lay out some of the kings that are killed and how they are defeated. This is a call to the greatness and power of God. Then Moses reminds everyone that he is not allowed to enter the land because of his actions. As I read this, I am broken as I remember just how intense our mistakes can be and the consequences of our actions. This is heavy stuff – very heavy stuff.
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