18 And I commanded you at that time all the things which ye should do.
18 And at that time I told you everything you were to do.
18 And I commanded you at that time all the things that you should do.
18 I issued orders to you at that time regarding everything you would have to deal with.
18 And I commanded you at that time all the things which you should do.
18 "At that time I gave you instructions about everything you were to do.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:18
Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:9-18
(Read Deuteronomy 1:9-18)
Moses reminds the people of the happy constitution of their government, which might make them all safe and easy, if it was not their own fault. He owns the fulfilment of God's promise to Abraham, and prays for the further accomplishment of it. We are not straitened in the power and goodness of God; why should we be straitened in our own faith and hope? Good laws were given to the Israelites, and good men were to see to the execution of them, which showed God's goodness to them, and the care of Moses.