Deuteronomy 32:44,45 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

The Song Is Finished (Deuteronomy 32:44-45).

Deuteronomy 32:44

And Moses came and spoke all the words of this song in the ears of the people, he, and Hoshea the son of Nun.'

Compare Deuteronomy 31:30. That is repeated here with the addition of the presence of Joshua. Joshua is now no longer Moses servant but the Leader-elect, and his connection with the song is again emphasised (compare Deuteronomy 31:19), although Moses is its prime source (Deuteronomy 31:22). And the song was given to the people that they might take it to their hearts ready for the time when it was needed.

Deuteronomy 32:45

And Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel.'

This is probably to be seen as referring to all his words in the song (see analysis), but some see it as referring to all his words in Deuteronomy. Now his final great task of preparing the people for his death and for the entry into the land was accomplished. It was all over. There remained but the final exhortation.

Deuteronomy 32:44-45

44 And Moses came and spake all the words of this song in the ears of the people, he, and Hosheaj the son of Nun.

45 And Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel: