Deuteronomy 31:30

The Song of Moses

30 I spoke the words of this song from beginning to end. The whole community of Israel heard them. Here is what I said.

Deuteronomy 31:30 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 31:30

And Moses spake in the ears of all the congregation of
Israel
Not in the hearing of the whole body of the people, and every individual thereof; no man could be able to speak to such a numerous congregation, as that they should hear him; but in the hearing of their heads and representatives, the elders of their tribes and officers, ordered to be gathered together for this purpose, ( Deuteronomy 31:28 ) ;

the words of this song, until they were ended;
which song is recorded in the following chapter, ( Deuteronomy 32:1-43 ) .

Deuteronomy 31:30 In-Context

28 Gather together all of the elders of your tribes and all of your officials. Bring them to me. Then I can speak these words to them. I can call for heaven and earth to give witness against them.

29 I know that after I'm dead you will certainly become very sinful. You will turn away from the path I've commanded you to take. In days to come, trouble will fall on you. That's because you will do what is evil in the sight of the Lord. You will make him very angry because of the statues of gods your hands have made."

30 I spoke the words of this song from beginning to end. The whole community of Israel heard them. Here is what I said.