20When I bring them into the land that I promised to their ancestors, a land flowing with milk and honey, and they eat and become full and get fat and then begin fooling around with other gods and worshiping them,
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Deuteronomy 31 marks a pivotal transition in Israel's history, as Moses, at 120 years old, prepares to hand over leadership to Joshua. This chapter emphasizes the continuity of God's covenant faithfulness, even as leadership changes. Moses commissions Joshua, assures the people of God's presence, and delivers the Law to the Levites for public reading. A somber prophecy of Israel's future rebellion and the consequences of their unfaithfulness is also revealed, setting a tension between divine promise and human frailty.
