John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:20
For when I shall have brought them into the land which I sware unto their fathers ,.... To give it to them, and put them into the possession of it, even the land of Canaan, often thus described, and as it is by the following character: that floweth with milk and honey ; aboundeth with all good things; see Exodus 3:8 , and they shall have eaten and filled themselves, and waxen fat ; that is, after they have for a considerable time enjoyed the good things of the land, and they abound... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 31:14-21
Here, I. Moses and Joshua are summoned to attend the divine majesty at the door of the tabernacle, Deut. 31:14. Moses is told again that he must shortly die; even those that are most ready and willing to die have need to be often reminded of the approach of death. In consideration of this, he must come himself to meet God; for whatever improves our communion with God furthers our preparation for death. He must also bring Joshua with him to be presented to God for a successor, and to receive... read more