This is evidently an introduction to the discourse of the subsequent chapters. Moses having practically improved some particulars in the history of Israel, proceeded to repeat and enforce the laws which he had delivered before, with additions and explanations, beginning with the ten commandments. Deu 1:5, Deu 17:18, Deu 17:19, Deu 27:3, Deu 27:8, Deu 27:26, Deu 33:4, Lev 27:34, Num 36:13, Mal 4:4, Joh 1:17 Reciprocal: 2Ki 17:37 - the statutes Jer 26:4 - which