Deuteronomy 27:9

the priests the Levites See on Deuteronomy 18:1, and cp. Deuteronomy 10:8 f. The association of the Levites with Moses in the enforcement of the Law is striking; and as only one speaker is implied by the next v. (which I command thee) the words have been regarded as the addition of the editor who combined 9, 10 with 14 26 (Dillm., Steuern., Berth., Marti.). This reasoning is not conclusive.

all Israel See on Deuteronomy 1:1; Deuteronomy 5:1; and contr. Deuteronomy 4:44-46.

Keep silence The Heb. vb. only here; in Ar. the root, sakata= to be quiet or mute.

hearken, O Israel Deuteronomy 5:1.

this day thou art become the people, etc.] Cp. Deuteronomy 26:18.