ESV Reformation Study Bible – Deut 31:3
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Deut 31:3

31:3 Joshua will go over. See notes 1:37 and 3:23. Though the aged Moses was still active (34:7), the conquest of Canaan would require some years, and it was time for the younger man to take charge. Most importantly, the Lord Himself would lead as He had done with Moses (Ex. 33:14, 15).