When Moses had finished writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Deuteronomy 31:24 in context
Deuteronomy 31:21–27
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It will happen, when many evils and troubles have come on them, that this song will testify before them as a witness; for it will not be forgotten out of the mouths of their descendants; for I know their ways and what they are doing today, before I have brought them into the land which I promised them.”
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So Moses wrote this song the same day, and taught it to the children of Israel.
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He commissioned Joshua the son of Nun, and said, “Be strong and courageous; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land which I swore to them. I will be with you.”
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When Moses had finished writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,
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Moses commanded the Levites, who bore the ark of the LORD’s covenant, saying,
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“Take this book of the law, and put it by the side of the ark of the LORD your God’s covenant, that it may be there for a witness against you.
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For I know your rebellion and your stiff neck. Behold, while I am yet alive with you today, you have been rebellious against the LORD. How much more after my death?
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