1 At that time the LORD said unto me, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first, and come up unto me into the mount, and make thee an ark of wood.
2 And I will write on the tables the words that were in the first tables which thou brakest, and thou shalt put them in the ark.
3 And I made an ark of shittim wood, and hewed two tables of stone like unto the first, and went up into the mount, having the two tables in mine hand.
4 And he wrote on the tables, according to the first writing, the ten commandments, which the LORD spake unto you in the mount out of the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly: and the LORD gave them unto me.
5 And I turned myself and came down from the mount, and put the tables in the ark which I had made; and there they be, as the LORD commanded me.
6 And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's office in his stead.
7 From thence they journeyed unto Gudgodah; and from Gudgodah to Jotbath, a land of rivers of waters.
8 At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.
9 Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD is his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.
10 And I stayed in the mount, according to the first time, forty days and forty nights; and the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also, and the LORD would not destroy thee.
11 And the LORD said unto me, Arise, take thy journey before the people, that they may go in and possess the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give unto them.
12 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
13 To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
14 Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD's thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.
15 Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.
16 Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiffnecked.
17 For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:
18 He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.
19 Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
20 Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.
21 He is thy praise, and he is thy God, that hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen.
22 Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.
The book of Deuteronomy in the KJV Holy Bible is the fifth book of the Pentateuch, also known as the Torah, which contains the laws and teachings of God given to the Israelites. The name Deuteronomy means "second law" in Greek, as it is a repetition and elaboration of the laws given in the previous books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers.
Chapter 10 of Deuteronomy continues Moses' second speech to the Israelites, in which he reminds them of their history and God's covenant with them. This chapter focuses on the importance of obedience to God and the blessings that come with it, as well as the consequences of disobedience.
Moses begins by recounting the time when God gave him the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. He reminds the Israelites that God wrote the commandments on two tablets of stone and commanded them to keep them with all their heart and soul (Deuteronomy 10:4). This emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's law, as it is a symbol of their commitment to Him.
Moses also stresses that God is not a God of favoritism or partiality, but He loves and cares for all people equally, regardless of their status or background. He reminds the Israelites that God is the ultimate authority and they should fear Him, walk in His ways, serve Him, and keep His commandments (Deuteronomy 10:12-13). This shows that obedience to God is not just a matter of following rules, but it is also a reflection of their love and reverence for Him.
Moses then proceeds to remind the Israelites of the blessings that come with obedience to God. He tells them that if they obey God and keep His commandments, He will bless them with prosperity, fertility, and victory over their enemies (Deuteronomy 10:15-16). This promise of blessings is a testament to God's love and faithfulness to His people.
Moses also reminds them that God chose them to be His people, not because of their own righteousness, but because of His faithfulness to the promise He made to their ancestors (Deuteronomy 10:15). This serves as a reminder that their obedience to God should not be based on their own merits, but on their gratefulness for God's grace and mercy.
On the other hand, Moses also warns the Israelites of the consequences of disobedience to God. He reminds them of the time when they rebelled against God in the wilderness and how God punished them by making them wander for 40 years (Deuteronomy 10:16-17). This serves as a cautionary tale for the Israelites, showing them that disobedience leads to consequences and separation from God's blessings.
Moses also warns them against idolatry and reminds them that God is a jealous God who will not tolerate the worship of other gods (Deuteronomy 10:20). He tells them that those who turn away from God and serve other gods will face destruction (Deuteronomy 10:20-21). This serves as a reminder that obedience to God also means staying faithful to Him and not being led astray by false idols.
Chapter 10 of Deuteronomy carries a strong message of the importance of obedience to God and the blessings that come with it. It also serves as a reminder of God's love, faithfulness, and sovereignty over His people. The repetition of the commandments and the consequences of disobedience show that obedience to God is not a one-time event, but a continuous commitment to follow His will.
This chapter also highlights the theme of God's grace and mercy, as He chose the Israelites not because of their own righteousness, but because of His faithfulness to His promise. This serves as a reminder that our obedience to God should be motivated by our gratefulness for His love and not by our own self-righteousness.
Furthermore, the warnings against idolatry and disobedience serve as a reminder for us to stay faithful to God and not be led astray by worldly temptations. It shows that disobedience and turning away from God leads to destruction and separation from His blessings.
In summary, chapter 10 of the book of Deuteronomy teaches us the importance of obedience to God, the blessings that come with it, and the consequences of disobedience. It also serves as a reminder of God's love, faithfulness, and sovereignty over His people, and the need to stay faithful to Him in all circumstances.
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