Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.
So now, write down this song for yourselves and teach it to the people of Israel. Make sure they learn it by heart, so that this song will serve as my witness against the people of Israel.
God is telling Moses to write down and teach a song to the Israelites that will serve as evidence of God's warnings when they eventually turn away from Him.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites on the plains of Moab, just before they cross into the Promised Land after their long wilderness journey. He instructs them to write and teach a song that recounts God's faithfulness and their covenant obligations, serving as a witness to hold them accountable if they turn away from God. This song, found in the next chapter, was intended to be a lasting reminder of the consequences of disobedience in their national life.
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