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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 31:28-30

Deuteronomy 31:28-30. Gather unto me all the elders It is probable that Moses, having spoken to the people what he was commanded, dismissed them again till he should write the following song; which having done, he summoned the elders (and people, Deu 31:30 ) to deliver to them from his own mouth what he had written. Moses spake in the ears of all the congregation Pronounced himself, with an audible voice, to the representatives of the congregation, and afterward ordered to be repeated to... 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 31:28

heaven and earth. One of the thirteen occurrences. See note on Deuteronomy 4:26 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 31:1-29

A. The duties of Israel’s future leaders 31:1-29"Israel was not to be a nation of anarchists or even of strong human leaders. It was a theocratic community with the Lord as King and with his covenant revelation as fundamental constitution and law. The theme of this section is the enshrinement of that law, the proper role of Mosaic succession, and the ultimate authority of covenant mandate over human institutions." [Note: Merrill, Deuteronomy, p. 395.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 31:24-29

4. The preservation of God’s words 31:24-29Moses charged the priests with the care and keeping of the law he had written (Deuteronomy 31:25-26), perhaps the whole Book of Deuteronomy. [Note: Deere, p. 317.] It was normal for priests to bear this responsibility in the ancient Near East. [Note: Thompson, pp. 290-91.] They kept this document beside, not in, the ark (Deuteronomy 31:26; cf. 2 Kings 22:8). Only the Ten Commandments were in the ark (Exodus 25:16; cf. Exodus 16:33-34; Numbers... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 31:1-30

Farewell Exhortations of Moses to the People and Joshua. He Delivers the Law to the Priests. The Assembling of the Congregation1. These words] i.e. the following words. 2. Go out and come in] i.e. perform the office of a leader: see on Numbers 27:17. 3. Jehovah is the real Leader of the hosts of Israel: Joshua is the human instrument: cp. Numbers 23:22.9. This law] i.e. the Deuteronomio law, especially that contained in Deuteronomy 12-26 : see intro. to Deuteronomy 12. 10. The Feast of... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Deuteronomy 31:24-28

Deuteronomy 31:24-28. DELIVERY OF THE BOOKS OF MOSES TO THE LEVITES.(24) When Moses had made an end of writing.—This means the completion of the books of Moses as he delivered them to Israel; not merely Deuteronomy, as above, in Deuteronomy 31:9, but the whole, including the song mentioned in Deuteronomy 31:22. The song was probably the end of the book as delivered to them by Moses.In a book.—’Al-sêpher; upon a roll. The Pentateuch is written upon a single roll to this day.(25) The Levites,... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Deuteronomy 31:1-30

Deuteronomy 31:23 Moses, in God's name, did counsel Joshua, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them. God immediately did command him (Joshua 1:6 ), Be strong and of a good courage; and again (v. 7), Only be thou strong and very courageous; and again (v. 9), Have I not commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage. Lastly, the Reubenites and Gadites heartily desired him (v. 18), Only be strong and of a good... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Deuteronomy 31:1-30

III. THE FINAL WORDS OF MOSES AND THE VISION OF THE FUTURE 1. Moses’ Final Charge, The Written Law Delivered, and Jehovah’s Word to Moses CHAPTER 31 1. The final charge of Moses (Deuteronomy 31:1-8 ) 2. The written law delivered (Deuteronomy 31:9-13 ) 3. Jehovah’s word to Moses--Moses to Joshua (Deuteronomy 31:14-23 ) 4. A prophecy (Deuteronomy 31:24-30 ) The final words of Moses to the people are full of tenderness and affection. There he stood, an hundred and twenty years old, a... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Deuteronomy 31:28

31:28 Gather unto me all the elders of your tribes, and your {n} officers, that I may speak these words in their ears, and call heaven and earth to record against them.(n) As governors, judges and magistrates. read more

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