Translations
Modern
Then Moses came with Joshua son of Nun and recited all the words of this song in the hearing of the people.
Traditional
And Moses came and spake all the words of this song in the ears of the people, he, and Hoshea the son of Nun.
Literal
And Moses came and spoke all the words of this song in the ears of the people—he and Joshua son of Nun.
Latin
Venit ergo Moyses, et locutus est omnia verba cantici hujus in auribus populi, ipse et Josue filius Nun.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then Moses came with Joshua son of Nun and recited all the words of this song in the hearing of the people.
Notes
In ancient times, vows from both parties secured a treaty between individuals or nations. Israel's promise was in a song of witness that Moses composed under divine inspiration (31:19–22).
Israel probably sang the song during a regular covenant-renewal ceremony (31:21). They invoked upon themselves the covenant's judgments and reminded themselves of its promises.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Joshua: Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt Nun: Father of Joshua
Glossary
Topics
Death: Scenes of Death of Moses Hoshea: Also Called Oshea: The Original Name of Joshua Instruction in Religion Prophets: Sometimes Uttered Their Predictions in Verse