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Yahweh spoke to Moses that same day, saying,

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The End of a Faithful Work

Commentators note the significance of the timing. God's command for Moses to prepare for death came on the very day he finished his final great work: delivering the song to Israel. This marks the solemn and immediate conclusion to his long and faithful ministry.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 32:44–52

18th Century

Theologian

These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal refer…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 32:48

19th Century

Bishop

And the Lord spake unto Moses that selfsame day. —The day on which he spoke the song in the ears of all Israel.

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 32:48

16th Century

Theologian

And the Lord spoke to Moses. We infer that this is not recorded in its regular order, because it is certain that Moses was warned of his a…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 32:48

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord spoke unto Moses the selfsame day
On which he finished the reading of the law, and the above song, whic…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 32:48–52

17th Century

Minister

Now Moses had done his work, why should he desire to live a day longer? God reminds him of the sin of which he had been guilty, for which he was ke…