Deuteronomy 1 - 2

Deuteronomy recounts for the nation the final addresses of their leader, Moses, prior to the nation's entrance into their promised land.  Moses reminds the nation that God's plan was for them to enter the land 40 years previously; but, due to their rebellion and refusal to trust Him, He allowed them to wander around the desert wilderness to learn to trust their God.  Each turn in the journey, each defeat of the kings in the area were proof of God's care and concern for His people.