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Deuteronomy 2

Deuteronomy 2:18

Wanderings in the Wilderness · Deuteronomy 2:1–23
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Translations

Modern
“Today you are going to cross the border of Moab at Ar.
Traditional
Thou art to pass over through Ar, the coast of Moab, this day:
Literal
“You are to pass over this day the boundary of Moab at Ar.
Latin
Tu transibis hodie terminos Moab, urbem nomine Ar:

Original

Hebrew
English
“Today you are going to cross the border of Moab at Ar.

Notes

Deuteronomy 2:2–25

Numbers 21:10–20 covers the same time period.

Deuteronomy 1:6–4:40

Secular treaties (formal agreements between nations) often included a section about the past relationship between the two partners. This section reviewed what had happened before the agreement.

In this case, the purpose was to review Israel’s successes and failures since the exodus from Egypt. It reminded the people that God had kept his word, even when they did not obey him.

To prepare the Israelites for life in Canaan, Moses reminded them about life in Egypt, their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, and their past mistakes. He warned them to obey God's covenant. He assured them that God's grace would follow them as they learned to trust and obey the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Lot Moab and Ammon

Places

Ar: The capital city of Moab Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan

Glossary

Ar Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of Horites Joshua, Book of Nuzi, Nuzi Tablets Rephaim Tribe of Dan

Topics

Ar: A City of Moab Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Across the Brook Zered: Order to Pass Through Ar Moab: Plains of Israelites Come In