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Next to the Ark, Not In It
Commentators clarify that "this book of the law" was placed beside the Ark of the Covenant, not inside it. The Ark itself contained only the two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. The complete written law was kept in the Holy of Holies, right next to the Ark, possibly on a dedicated shelf or in a chest, signifying its authority and proximity to God's presence.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 31:24–29
18th Century
Theologian
Moses completes the writing of the Book of the Law, and directs that it be placed by the ark of the covenant.
The “book” referred to here wo…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 31:24–28
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 31:24–28. DELIVERY OF THE BOOKS OF MOSES TO THE LEVITES.
When Moses had made an end of …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 31:26
17th Century
Pastor
Take this book of the law
Not Deuteronomy only, but the whole Pentateuch:
and put it in the side …
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 31:23–30
17th Century
Minister
The solemn delivery of the book of the law to the Levites, to be deposited in, or rather by the side of the ark, is again related. The song which f…