A.M. 2553. B.C. 1451.
Moses encourages the people and Joshua, vv1-8, vv23. Delivers to the priests the law, to be read every seventh year, Deuteronomy 31:9-13. God informs Moses of his approaching death, and the future apostacy of Israel, Deuteronomy 31:14-18. Orders him to write a song, which should be a testimony against them, Deuteronomy 31:19-22. Moses gives the law to the Levites to lay up beside the ark, and bids them assemble the people to hear his song, Deuteronomy 31:24-30.