Lux Domini
And Moses wrote this law, and delivered it unto the priests the sons of Levi, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and unto all the elders of Israel.

What does Deuteronomy 31:9 mean?

Though we read the word in private, we must not think it needless to hear it read in public. This solemn reading of the law must be done in the year of release.

Key themes

LoveTruthMemoryCovenant

Read with

Keep this verse inside Deuteronomy 31:9-13 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Ark Object

Noah’s ark, a building of gopher-wood, and covered with pitch, 300 cubits long, 50 cubits broad, and 30 cubits high.

Levi Person

Adhesion. (1. ) The third son of Jacob by Leah. The origin of the name is found in Leah’s words ( Gen. 29:34 ).