This fifth book of fifths of the Torah derives its English name from the term used in Chapter 17 verse 18 of its Septuagint
version where it should be rendered “Review of the law” not second law as some have misinterpreted it. Its original Hebrew title is taken from the first phrase of the book “Debarim” meaning “Words.” It picks up where “Numbers” (AKA, Bemidbar “In the Wilderness”) leaves off with the Israelites under Moshe’s (AKA, Moses''s) leadership facing a battle with the Moabites. The whole book is given over to the preparation “Israel Trek: the Next Generation” for their entrance into the land
promised to Avraham, Yitshak, and Yaakov, the land flowing with milk and honey. Thus the law given to Moshe on Mount Sinai is repeated in their hearing along with a song to memorize, a song of
blessing to the nation if it remains faithful to Yah’s instructions and the curse of being scattered if they become unfaithful and begin serving the god’s worshipped by those previously in the land. Moshe’s last words are recorded in this book. The successor to lead the children of Yisrael into the promised land is chosen—Yahushua (Joshua) the son of Nun. Thus Moshe goes up into the Mountain to see the land that he would not enter due to his disobedience by striking the stone twice instead of speaking to it as instructed to make the water flow. Moshe’s vision and strength remained with him until he died in that mountain. Thus, the book of Deuteronomy ends as the second generation of Yisraeli wilderness trekkies poise to enter their promised land under the blessing of the Almighty and leadership of Yahushua. See Ned Trevors review of Joshua by clicking the relevant link below.