Deuteronomy 1:1

Key Reflection

These are the words which Moses spoke to all Israel beyond the Jordan in the wilderness, in the Arabah opposite Suf, between Paran, Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab. This statement indicates that Moses was addressing the Israelites who were encamped east of the Jordan River after their miraculous crossing, likely near the start of their journey into Canaan. The specific locations mentioned, such as Suf and Hazeroth, provide a precise geographic context for this significant moment in Israel's history, highlighting the immediacy and relevance of Moses' instructions to his people as they stood on the threshold of entering the Promised Land.