Introduction to Deuteronomy
Name: Deuteronomy
Division: Old Testament
Category: Pentateuch or Law
Purpose: To remind the people of what GOD had done and encourage them to rededicate their lives to HIM
Book No in BIBLE: 5
In Old Testament: 5
In Pentateuch: 5
No. of Chapters: 34
No. of Verses: 957
Author: Moses
Date Written: Approx. 1407 – 1406 BC
Place of Writing: East of Jordan river
History Covered: 1240 – 1239 BC
Audience: People of Israel
Deuteronomy Statistics
Based on its weight of 34 Chapters its share among the chapters of the BIBLE, Old Testament and Pentateuch. Move your mouse pointer over the bar on the right hand side to get the values.
Total chapters in BIBLE:1189
Total chapters in OT: 929
Total chapters in Pentateuch: 187
- % of Deuteronomy
Key Verse
Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations (7:9)
Key People
Moses
Joshua
Key Places
Promised Land