Matthew Poole Commentary - Deuteronomy 10:1 - 10:1

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Deuteronomy 10:1 - 10:1


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DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 10



Moses repeats God’s mercies in restoring the two tables, Deu_10:1-5. Aaron’s death. Eleazar his son officiates in his stead, Deu_10:6. The tribe of Levi is separated for the priesthood, Deu_10:8,9. God hearkening to Moses not to destroy them, Deu_10:10; he is commanded to lead them towards Canaan, Deu_10:11. God requires their obedience, Deu_10:12-15. To circumcise their hearts, Deu_10:16,17. To help the fatherless and widow, Deu_10:18. To love strangers, Deu_10:19. To fear and serve the Lord for his mercies towards them, Deu_10:20-22.



At that time, When God was newly appeased by my intercession. An ark of wood; either a temporary ark for this use, till the other was finished; or the famous ark, as may seem by comparing this with Deu_10:5. It is not evident in what order these things were done, nor is it strange if Moses in this short and general relation neglect the order of time, as being nothing to his present purpose.