Deuteronomy 31

Deuteronomy 31:2

Can no more] I feele that the strength, and vigour of my body and mind, which I had till now, Deuteronomy chapter 34. verse 7. doeth on a suddaine begin to faile me, whereby I am warned that the time of mine end draweth neere.

Deuteronomy 31:9

This Law] According to some, Deuteronomy alone is meant in this place. But it it is more likely, that it was the whole Law contained in the five Bookes of Moses, and that it is the same originall which was found in the time of King Josias. 2 Kings chapter 22. 8 Which bo e] The Arke was borne by the Levites in the wildernesse, whilest there was but a smal number of Priests, but afterwards these had the change of it: See upon Numbers chapte. 4. v. 15.

Deuteronomy 31:11

Shalt reade] Namely, you Priests, as it was done, N. h. 8. 3, 7.

Deuteronomy 31:13

Which have not] Which are not yet come to age of discretion, and did never heare this Law read.

Deuteronomy 31:15

Stood] See Exodus chap. 40. 38. Numbers 9:17.

Deuteronomy 31:17

I will hide] I will withdraw my favour and will on all sides take my grace away from them.

Deuteronomy 31:19

This song] Which is contained in the next chapter: Put it] Appoint them to learne it, and have it continually in their mouths: May be a witnes] of the benefits which by singing of this song, they shall confesse to have received from me, of their ingratitude, which I reprove them for, of my admonitions by which I warne them to do their duties, of the denunciation of my judgements and of my promise, to restore such as shall repent.

Deuteronomy 31:21

Their imagination] In the Italian, Their nature] or imagination, see Gen. 6. 5. and 8. 21 They go about] committing idolatry secretly, Amos 5:25. Acts 7:43.

Deuteronomy 31:26

In the side] The two Tables written with Gods finger, were in the Arke, Exodus 25:21. Deuteronomy 10:2. but on the side of it was laid the whole volume of the Law: See 2 Kings chap. 22. 8 Against thee] O people.