Summary
In this address, Moses exhorts the Israelites to heed the statutes and judgments he has taught them, emphasizing that their survival and possession of the promised land depend on keeping God's commandments. He recalls the disaster that befell those who followed Baalpeor and contrasts it with the survival of those who remained faithful. Moses recounts the dramatic encounter at Mount Horeb where God gave the Ten Commandments on tablets of stone, highlighting the covenantal nature of the law. He warns against creating images or turning to other gods, noting that such idolatry would lead to destruction. Moses reminds them that God's covenant was established through their deliverance from Egypt, that the land is theirs if they remain faithful, and that even if they stray, seeking God with all their heart will restore them. The chapter ends with a reminder of God's steadfast love, his power to give land, and the cities set for fugitives.