30 And Moses spake in the ears of all the congregation of Israel the words of this song, until they were ended.
30 And Moses recited the words of this song from beginning to end in the hearing of the whole assembly of Israel:
30 Then Moses spoke the words of this song until they were finished, in the ears of all the assembly of Israel:
30 So with everyone in Israel gathered and listening, Moses taught them the words of this song, from start to finish.
30 Then Moses spoke in the hearing of all the assembly of Israel the words of this song until they were ended:
30 So Moses recited this entire song publicly to the assembly of Israel:
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:30
Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:23-30
(Read Deuteronomy 31:23-30)
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 follows in the next chapter is delivered to Moses, and by him to the people. He wrote it first, as the Holy Spirit taught him; and then spake it in the hearing of all the people. Moses tells them plainly, I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves. Many a sad thought, no doubt, it occasioned to this good man; but his comfort was, that he had done his duty, and that God would be glorified in their dispersion, if not in their settlement, for the foundation of God stands sure.