What is Deuteronomy about?
Moses’ final speeches reviewing the covenant before Israel enters the land.
This page brings together selected questions about Deuteronomy, with context, references and links for further study. The aim is not to impose a doctrinal interpretation, but to help you recognise what appears in the text and verify each answer in its cited passage.
What this quiz helps you practise
Questions span different difficulty levels and may cover names, places, narrative sequences, teachings, references and connections within the book itself.
Sample questions and answers
Open each question to reveal the answer, explanation and biblical reference.
In which testament is the book of Deuteronomy found?
Reference: Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is part of the Old Testament.
Who succeeded Moses as leader of Israel?
Reference: Deuteronomy 31:1–8; Joshua 1:1–9
Joshua was commissioned to lead Israel into the land.
Based on the biblical account in Deuteronomy 31:1–8; Joshua 1:1–9, who succeeded Moses as leader of Israel?
Reference: Deuteronomy 31:1–8; Joshua 1:1–9
Joshua was commissioned to lead Israel into the land.
How to study Deuteronomy
When studying Deuteronomy, begin with the book’s structure and the immediate context of each passage. Place the material in Moab and within the period described as plains of moab. Then compare recurring people, locations, speeches and events. The quiz uses short explanations and references so you can return to the text before accepting an answer.
Historical and geographical context
Period: Plains of Moab. Setting: Moab. These labels provide broad orientation and do not replace close study of each passage.