# #163 | Devarim ch.9 - Criticism and Advocacy

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:32:01 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:09:21
- **Books:** Deuteronomy
- **Parsha:** Devarim
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<p>Moses addresses the possibility that Israel will see themselves as virtuous, self-righteous and conceited as a result of their entry to the land. He warns the people of their tendency to reject God&#39;s teachings and regulations and reminds them that the land of Israel is a challenge, not a perk.</p>