Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Deuteronomy 10

Moses having, in the foregoing chapter, reminded them of their own sin, as a reason why they should not depend upon their own righteousness, in this chapter he sets before them God’s great mercy to them, notwithstanding their provocations, as a reason why they should be more obedient for the future. I. He mentions divers tokens of God’s favour and reconciliation to them, never to be forgotten. (1.) The renewing of the tables of the covenant, Deuteronomy 10:1-10:5. (2.) Giving orders for their progress towards Canaan, Deuteronomy 10:6, 10:7. (3.) Choosing the tribe of Levi for his own, Deuteronomy 10:8, 10:9. (4.) And continuing the priesthood after the death of Aaron, Deuteronomy 10:6. (5.) Owning and accepting the intercession of Moses for them, Deuteronomy 10:10, 10:11. II. Hence he infers what obligations they lay under to fear, and love, and serve God, which he presses upon them with many motives, Deuteronomy 10:12-10:22 MHBCC 164.1