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The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:9-13

The literary executors of Moses. It must have been a solemn act on the part of Moses, after having nominated Joshua as his successor in the leadership of Israel, to summon the priests and the elders, that they might be the custodians of his manuscripts, and deal with them as he desired. It was to the ministers of religion, and to the rulers elected by the people and ordained of God, that he gave this important charge. Of course they could not, as nowadays, publish in multiplied copies the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:9-26

The authorship of the book. A clear testimony to the Mosaic authorship of the Book of Deuteronomy. The book, as Moses gave it to the priests, has plainly been re-edited, with the additions of Moses' song, Moses' blessing, and the account of his death; but only the wantonness of criticism can see "a different hand or hands" in Deuteronomy 12-26, from that employed upon the earlier chapters, or discern probability in the assumption that De 4:44-26:19 once constituted a separate book. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:9-27

The written Word. The Law here put in writing and solemnly deposited in the side of the ark, is the foundation of our present Bible. All Scripture is built up upon it. On this consignment of the first installment of the Word, we remark— I. THE WRITTEN WORD EMBODIES AND IS THE VEHICLE OF AN AUTHORITATIVE REVELATION . The Law was first given, thereafter recorded. Revelation precedes the record of it. But this line must not be drawn too finely. The record is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:9-29

The honor appertaining to God's Law. As our Lord, in the near prospect of death, employed his thoughts in comforting and instructing others, so Moses, instead of centering his thought upon himself, is only more eager to provide for the people's future obedience. Inasmuch as his days on earth were now very few, he yearned to crowd into them as much counsel and kindly warning as it was possible. To be of service to Israel—this absorbed the passions and desires of his soul. I. GOD 'S ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:10-13

Reading the Law. (For an example of fulfillment of this command, see Nehemiah 8:1-18 .) Observe— I. IT WAS TO BE READ AT A RELIGIOUS FEAST . On an occasion of solemnity—at the Feast of Tabernacles ( Deuteronomy 31:10 ). Our feelings in reading the Scriptures, or in hearing them read, ought always to be of a solemn and reverential kind. But it is well to avail ourselves of every aid which may lend solemnity and impressiveness to the reading of words so sacred. II.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 31:11

Compare the marginal references. It is not to be supposed that the whole of the Pentateuch was read, nor does the letter of the command require that it should be so. This reading could not be primarily designed for the information and instruction of the people, since it only took place once in seven years; but was evidently a symbolic transaction, intended, as were so many others, to impress on the people the conditions on which they held possession of their privileges and blessings. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 31:10-11

Deuteronomy 31:10-11. The year of release The most proper time that could be chosen for the purpose, when they were freed from debts, and troubles, and cares of a worldly nature, and at liberty to attend to the reading of it without distraction; and when all Israel were required to appear before the Lord, even the women and children, Deuteronomy 31:12. Thou shall read The chief governor was either to do it himself, or take care that it was done by the priests and others who had the charge... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-29

31:1-34:12 MOSES’ LAST DAYSArrangements for the future (31:1-29)Knowing he had only a few more days to live, Moses handed over the leadership of Israel to his divinely appointed successor, Joshua. He reminded both Joshua and the people that fearless commitment to the task ahead, combined with total trust in God, would guarantee victory over the Canaanites and possession of the promised land (31:1-8,14-15,23; see notes on Numbers 27:12-23).Moses then made three separate arrangements to ensure... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 31:10

At the end, &c. Compare Deuteronomy 15:1 . solemnity = appointed time. Hebrew. mo'ed. year of release. So called in Deuteronomy 15:9 . The "release" is referred to in Deuteronomy 15:1 , Deuteronomy 15:2 , Deuteronomy 15:3 . The noun "release" occurs only in these two passages. The verb occurs in Exodus 23:11 . tabernacles = booths. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 31:11

to appear. See note on Exodus 23:15 with Exodus 34:20 . read this law. Compare Deuteronomy 16:13-15 , and see Nehemiah 8:1-18 . read more

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