Deuteronomy 31:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Loth to part (we say) bids oft farewell. Moses does so to the children of Israel: not because he was loth to go to God, but because he was loth to leave them, fearing that when he had left them they would leave God. He had finished what he had to say to them by way of counsel and exhortation: here he calls them together to give them a word of encouragement, especially with reference to the wars of Canaan, in which they were now to engage. It was a discouragement to them that Moses was to be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1

And Moses went and spake these words unto all Israel. The following words, even to the whole body of the people summoned together on this occasion. It seems that after Moses had made the covenant with them he was directed to, he dismissed the people to their tents, and went to his own, and now returned, having ordered them to meet him again, very probably at the tabernacle; with which agrees the Targum of Jonathan, he"went to the tabernacle of the house of doctrine;'though, according to Aben... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 1 1And Moses went and spake these words. By the word went he signifies that, having received the commands from God, he came to the people to report them. Hence we gather that they were warned in good time to beware, if they had been sensibly disposed. And it was necessary that the people should hear from his own mouth these addresses, which were by no means gratifying, as being full both of cruel threats and severe reproofs; for, if they had been delivered after his death, they would have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1

And Moses went ; i . e . disposed or set himself. The meaning is not that he "went away" into the tent of teaching, as one of the Targums explains it, which does not agree with what follows; nor is "went" merely equivalent to "moreover;" nor is it simply redundant;—it intimates that the speaking was consequent on Moses having arranged, disposed, or set himself to speak (cf. Exodus 2:1 ; Joshua 9:4 ; Job 1:4 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-2

Moses the aged. I. A MAN MAY BE IN HEALTH AND VIGOR , YET PAST CAPACITY FOR A CERTAIN WORK . Moses' "eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated" ( Deuteronomy 34:7 ), yet he felt that he lacked the fire, the activity, the youthful energy, the elasticity of mind and body, which would have made him a suitable leader for Israel in the new period of her history. Greatness is tested by the magnanimity with which a man long used to power is able to lay it down... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-8

The leadership made over to Joshua. There is something wonderfully pathetic in the great leader, whose eye is yet undimmed, laying down his trust beside the Jordan. He is a hundred and twenty years old, but the Lord hath denied him the privilege of entering the land of promise. He now meekly resigns his command, and nominates Joshua as his successor. It might have discouraged the people, the loss of their great leader; but he points them upward to the Lord their God, who had been the real... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Putting off the harness. Faith in God anticipates every event without distress. If God's plan cut across the grain of our own inclination, faith inspires us to say," His plan is best." By virtue of a living faith, we can face death without anxiety, and advance to meet the last foe. We see in this passage— I. FAITH ACQUIESCENT IN BODILY DISSOLUTION . Splendid triumphs were in sight. The Jewish host was about to complete its conquest; just about to realize full success after... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-13

Last acts of Moses. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-13

A new generation receiving the heritage of the past. The closing scene of Moses' life is drawing nigh. The time is at hand when he and Israel must part, and the leadership must be undertaken by another. As far as can be done, two things have to be ensured—viz, the conservation of Israel's Law, and the conduct of the people to their goal. "God buries his ministers, but he carries on his work." Hence Moses first addresses all the people; then he turns to Joshua, confirming him as the future... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 31:1-2

Deuteronomy 31:1-2. Went and spake Continued to speak, a usual Hebrew phrase. Go out and come in Perform the office of a leader or governor, because my death approaches. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:1-13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 31:1-2

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