Deuteronomy 33:1 וְזֹאת And this is the blessing, in which blessed Moses, the man of Elohim את־ Children of Israel before his death. C-MATS Question: What were the final words of Moses? These final words of Moses are a combination of blessing and prophecy, in which he blesses each tribe according to its national responsibilities and individual greatness. Moses’ blessings …
HA’AZINU (give ear)
Deuteronomy 32 is the “Song” of which Moses spoke in the previous chapter 31. In it, Moses called heaven and earth to bear witness to the calamities that will befall Israel if it sins — and the ultimate joy that will come with the final deliverance. Deuteronomy 32:1 Listen, O you heavens and I will speak; and hear, O earth, …
VAYELECH (and he went)
Vayelech recounts the events of Moses’ last day of earthly life. He transfers the leadership to Joshua, and concludes writing the Torah in a scroll which he entrusts to the Levites for safekeeping in the Ark of the Covenant. Vayelech concludes with the prediction that the people of Israel will turn away from their covenant with יהוה, causing Him to …
NITZAVIM (you are standing)
Moses describes the Covenant between יהוה and the Israelites, urging the Israelites to uphold the Covenant and honor the Torah, so that they may be rewarded with life in the land of Israel. Deuteronomy 29:10 אתם You stand this day before יהוה your Elohim; your captains of your tribes, your elders and your officers and all the men of Israel. …
KI TAVO (when you enter in)
Moses continues his last speech to the Israelites. He instructs the Israelites regarding the first fruit offering; Moses then lists the blessings for keeping the commandments and the punishments for disobeying them. Deuteronomy 26:1 After you come into the land which יהוה your Elohim gives you as an inheritance and have taken possession of it and you live there; 2 …