Deuteronomy 31:24
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New International Version (©2011)
After Moses finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end,

New Living Translation (©2007)
When Moses had finished writing this entire body of instruction in a book,

English Standard Version (©2001)
When Moses had finished writing the words of this law in a book to the very end,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
It came about, when Moses finished writing the words of this law in a book until they were complete,

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
When Moses had finished writing down on a scroll every single word of this law,

International Standard Version (©2012)
When Moses had finished writing the words of this Law in a book,

NET Bible (©2006)
When Moses finished writing on a scroll the words of this law in their entirety,

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Finally, Moses finished writing all the words of these teachings in a book.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And it came to pass, when Moses had finished writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,

American King James Version
And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,

Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore after Moses had wrote the words of this law in a volume, and finished it:

Darby Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when Moses had ended writing the words of this law in a book, until their conclusion,

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,

World English Bible
It happened, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, when Moses finisheth to write the words of this law on a book till their completion,

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

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.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 24-29. - After the installation of Joshua, only one thing remained for Moses to do that all things might be set in order before his departure. This was the finishing of the writing of the Book of the Law, and the committing it finally to the priests, to be by them placed by the ark of the covenant, that it might be kept for all future generations as a witness against the people, whose apostasy and rebellion were foreseen. Whether this section is to be regarded as wholly written by Moses himself, or as an appendix to his writing added by some other writer, has been made matter of question. It is quite possible, however, that Moses himself, ere he laid down the pen, may have recorded what he said when delivering the Book of the Law to the priests, and there is nothing in the manner or style of the record to render it probable that it was added by another. What follows from ver. 30 to the end of the book was probably added to the writing of Moses by some one after his death, though, of course, both the song in Deuteronomy 32, and the blessing in Deuteronomy 33, are the composition of Moses (see Introduction, § 6).

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book,.... In this book of Deuteronomy, and which concluded the Pentateuch:

until they were finished; all the words of the law, and the whole five books of Moses, excepting some few verses, Deuteronomy 34:1, which were added by another hand, Joshua or Ezra.

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The Law Placed in the Ark
24And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished, 25That Moses commanded the Levites, which bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, saying, 26Take this book of the law, and put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there for a witness against you. …

Deuteronomy 17:18 When he takes the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself on a scroll a copy of this law, taken from that of the Levitical priests.
Deuteronomy 31:23 The LORD gave this command to Joshua son of Nun: "Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you."
Deuteronomy 31:25 he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD:
Joshua 1:8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Joshua 24:26 And Joshua recorded these things in the Book of the Law of God. Then he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak near the holy place of the LORD.
2 Kings 22:8 Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the secretary, "I have found the Book of the Law in the temple of the LORD." He gave it to Shaphan, who read it.