3 figures
Prophet and leader of Israel, delivering God's commandments and reminders.
In Deuteronomy 8, Moses reminds the Israelites of God's faithfulness during their wilderness journey and exhorts them to remember the Lord's commandments as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.
The chosen people of God, recipients of the covenant and commandments.
The Israelites are reminded of their dependence on God, who provided for them in the wilderness, and are warned against forgetting Him when they prosper in the Promised Land.
The covenant-keeping God who provides, disciplines, and blesses His people.
In this chapter, the LORD is depicted as the provider and sustainer of Israel, emphasizing His role in humbling and testing them to do them good in the end.