Chapter 1 is an introduction to the book of Deuteronomy, and an exposition of Deuteronomy 1:1-3, 5. The author also takes a look at Hittite treaties.

This is the first chapter of a commentary on Deuteronomy. Here the author provides an exegesis of Deuteronomy 1:1-Deuteronomy 2:7. The author also discusses the book of Deuteronomy as an Ancient Near-Eastern vassal treaty, the structure of law in Deuteronomy, and the concept of law in the Ancient Near East.