Deuteronomy 31:25 net — he commanded the Levites who carried the ark of the LORD’s covenant,

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"he commanded the Levites who carried the ark of the LORD’s covenant,"

— Deuteronomy 31:25, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 31 — Context

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So on that day Moses wrote down this song and taught it to the Israelites,

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and the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun,“Be strong and courageous, for you will take the Israelites to the land I have promised them, and I will be with you.”

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Anticipation of Disobedience When Moses finished writing on a scroll the words of this law in their entirety,

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he commanded the Levites who carried the ark of the LORD’s covenant,

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“Take this scroll of the law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God. It will remain there as a witness against you,

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for I know about your rebellion and stubbornness. Indeed, even while I have been living among you to this very day, you have rebelled against the LORD; you will be even more rebellious after my death!

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Gather to me all your tribal elders and officials so I can speak to them directly about these things and call the heavens and the earth to witness against them.

Deuteronomy 31:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 31:25 say?
Deuteronomy 31:25 in the NET Bible reads: “he commanded the Levites who carried the ark of the LORD’s covenant,”
Where is Deuteronomy 31:25 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 31:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 31, verse 25.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 31:25.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 31:25 in?
Deuteronomy 31:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 31:25?
Deuteronomy 31:25 reads (NET): “he commanded the Levites who carried the ark of the LORD’s covenant,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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