Deuteronomy 1:6

Deuteronomy 1 opens with Moses recounting Israel's journey from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab, specifically highlighting the disastrous episode at Kadesh-barnea. This chapter serves as a historical prologue, reminding the new generation of God's faithfulness and Israel's repeated rebellion, particularly their refusal to enter the Promised Land due to fear and unbelief. It sets the stage for Moses's subsequent exhortations, emphasizing the consequences of disobedience and the importance of remembering God's commands as they prepare to finally enter Canaan.