Deu 31:22-30 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 31:22-30: The Song of Moses In this passage, Moses follows God’s command and writes the special song that will warn Israel against turning away from God. God also gives Joshua the same encouragement that Moses gave him earlier: to be strong and courageous. Moses then gives the law to the Levites, instructing them to keep it beside the ark of the covenant as a witness against the people. Moses delivers the song to all Israel, warning them that he knows they will rebel after his death. The song is meant to serve as a constant reminder and warning for future generations (Deuteronomy 31:22-30 ). v. 22 : Moses writes the song that God gave him and teaches it to the Israelites, just as God commanded .

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Deuteronomy 31:22-30: The Song of Moses

In this passage, Moses follows God’s command and writes the special song that will warn Israel against turning away from God. God also gives Joshua the same encouragement that Moses gave him earlier: to be strong and courageous. Moses then gives the law to the Levites, instructing them to keep it beside the ark of the covenant as a witness against the people. Moses delivers the song to all Israel, warning them that he knows they will rebel after his death. The song is meant to serve as a constant reminder and warning for future generations (Deuteronomy 31:22-30 ^a).

v. 22: Moses writes the song that God gave him and teaches it to the Israelites, just as God commanded .

v. 23: God gives Joshua a charge to be strong and courageous. Even though Joshua will lead a stubborn people, God promises to be with him and help him give Israel their inheritance (Deuteronomy 31:23; Deuteronomy 31:7 ^b).

v. 24-26: Moses finishes writing the law and tells the Levites to place the book beside the ark of the covenant. This book will serve as a witness against the people if they turn away from God (Deuteronomy 31:24-26; 2 Chronicles 34:14 ^c).

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v. 27: Moses says that he knows how rebellious the people have been against God during his leadership. He warns them to remember their past disobedience so they do not repeat it .

v. 28-29: Moses gathers the elders and officers to hear the song and witness his warning. He sadly predicts that after his death, the people will become completely corrupt and turn away from God, leading to disaster (Deuteronomy 31:28-29 ^d).

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v. 30: Moses speaks the words of the song in the hearing of the whole assembly of Israel, making sure that everyone hears God's warning and promise (Deuteronomy 31:30 ^e).

Summary: Moses finishes his work by giving Israel a song that will remind them of God’s faithfulness and warn them about the dangers of disobedience. Even though Moses knows the people may fall away, he is comforted that he has done his duty and that God’s purpose will still be fulfilled.