When all Israel is come to appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose, thou shalt read this law before all Israel in their hearing.
When all the people of Israel come to appear before the LORD your God at the place he will choose, you must read this law out loud so all of Israel can hear it.
God is commanding that his laws be read publicly to all the people when they gather together at the place he designates for worship.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is giving his final instructions to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after wandering in the wilderness for forty years. He commands that the Law be read aloud every seven years during the Feast of Tabernacles, when all Israel assembles before God in the place He designates, to ensure the people remain faithful and educated in God's commands. This practice emphasized the importance of communal hearing and passing down God's word to future generations.
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