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A documentary form of the Law placed beside the ark of the covenant as a reminder to Israel of her covenant obligation. It was rediscovered and applied during the reign of King Josiah of Judah and read publicly by Ezra after the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem.

The Book of the Law was written by Moses

Deuteronomy 31:24-26 The book in question could be the material now included as chapters 1-30, although some scholars suggest it might refer to the material now included as chapters 12-26. See also Deuteronomy 28:58-61; Deuteronomy 29:18-21; Deuteronomy 30:10

The Book of the Law was passed from Moses to Joshua

Joshua 1:7-8 See also Joshua 8:30-31,34-35; Joshua 23:6; Joshua 24:26

The Book of the Law during the monarchy

2 Kings 14:6 pp 2 Chronicles 25:4; 2 Chronicles 17:9

The Book of the Law was rediscovered and applied in Josiah's reign

2 Kings 22:8-16 pp 2 Chronicles 34:15-24 A reference to part or all of Deuteronomy or possibly the entire Pentateuch (Genesis to Deuteronomy).

The Book of the Law was read publicly by Ezra

Nehemiah 8:1-18 See also Nehemiah 9:3

Paul refers to the Book of the Law

Galatians 3:10 Paul is teaching that justification is by faith. See also Deuteronomy 27:26

See also

1345  covenant
1630  Book of the Covenant
5175  reading
5377  law, Ten Commandments
5378  law, OT
8466  reformation
8768  idolatry