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
Moses is giving his final instructions to Israel before his death and their entry into the Promised Land. This command established a regular practice of public Scripture reading that would keep God's laws fresh in the people's minds across generations. The 'place which he shall choose' would later become Jerusalem and the temple, where this public reading would take place during major festivals.
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