Deuteronomy 31:9
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.
Cross-references
In Deuteronomy 31:22-24, Moses' writing of the song and law elaborates on the same writing activity mentioned in verse 9.
Deuteronomy 31:24-26 continues the same scene: Moses finishes writing and commands the Levites to place the book beside the ark, directly following the act in 31:9.
In Deuteronomy 31:28, Moses again summons the elders, continuing the same narrative of transmitting the law.
Deuteronomy 31:25 continues the scene: Moses commands the same Levites who carry the ark to place the law beside it.
Deuteronomy 17:18 shows that the law Moses wrote (31:9) is the same law future kings must copy, with Levitical priests approving it — linking the writing to royal instruction.
Deuteronomy 1:5 describes Moses explaining the law — complementing his act of writing it in 31:9.
Joshua 6:12 shows the priests carrying the ark during Jericho's fall, directly fulfilling the duty assigned in Deuteronomy 31:9.
Malachi 4:4 commands remembrance of the law of Moses, the same law Moses wrote and delivered.
Malachi 2:7 describes the priest's duty to guard and teach the law — the very law entrusted to them in Deuteronomy 31:9.
Daniel 9:13 cites the law of Moses as the basis for judgment, directly referencing the law Moses wrote here.
In Mark 10:5, Jesus states that Moses wrote this commandment, directly linking to Moses' act of writing.
1 Chronicles 15:12-15 shows the Levites carrying the ark on their shoulders as Moses commanded — a later fulfillment of his instruction.
In 1 Chronicles 15:2, David affirms that only Levites may carry the ark — explaining why Moses gave the law to the priests who carried it.
Mark 12:19 says 'Moses wrote for us' about levirate marriage, citing the law Moses wrote.
Luke 20:28 similarly states 'Moses wrote for us' regarding levirate marriage, referencing the Mosaic law.
1 Kings 8:3 records the priests carrying the ark into Solomon's temple, continuing the practice Moses established in Deuteronomy 31:9.
John 1:17 contrasts the law given through Moses with grace through Jesus, opposing the law Moses wrote.
Joshua 3:14-17 depicts the Levitical priests carrying the ark into the Jordan, acting on the role established in Deuteronomy 31:9, and God parts the waters.
Joshua 3:3 shows the Levitical priests carrying the ark as commanded in Deuteronomy 31:9 — a direct continuation of their role.
John 1:45 says Moses in the Law wrote about Jesus, interpreting the law as prophetic of Christ.
John 5:46 reveals that the law Moses wrote (Deut 31:9) testifies of Jesus — a direct claim that Moses wrote about the coming Messiah.
2 Kings 17:37 reminds Israel to keep the law that 'he wrote for you' — referring back to Moses writing the law here.
In Nehemiah 8:2, Ezra the priest reads this law publicly, fulfilling the tradition Moses established of priests reading the law to the people.
Exodus 24:4 is the earlier instance of Moses writing down all the Lord's words at Sinai — the same law he later gives to the priests.
Joshua 8:33 depicts the Levitical priests carrying the ark at the covenant renewal ceremony, just as Moses ordered.
Exodus 34:27 has God commanding Moses to write the covenant words — another precedent for Moses writing the law here.
In 2 Kings 22:10, this same law is rediscovered during Josiah's reign, showing the enduring custody of the priests to whom Moses entrusted it.
Mark 10:4 mentions Moses' allowance for divorce certificates, an example of the written law he gave.
In Numbers 33:2, Moses also writes down Israel's stages, highlighting his role as recorder of divine instructions.