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Deuteronomy 34

Deuteronomy 34:1

The Death of Moses · Deuteronomy 34:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan,
Traditional
And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the Lord shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan,
Literal
And Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is across from Jericho. And YHWH showed him all the land of Gilead, as far as Dan,
Latin
Ascendit ergo Moyses de campestribus Moab super montem Nebo, in verticem Phasga contra Jericho: ostenditque ei Dominus omnem terram Galaad usque Dan,

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan,

Notes

Deuteronomy 34:1

  • Mount Nebo is a high point in the Abarim hills east of the Jordan River. From here, you can see almost all the land west of the Jordan River (32:49).

  • Nebo was part of Pisgah peak (see study note on 3:17).

  • Gilead as far as Dan: This was the northernmost part of the land. The Sea of Galilee and Mount Hermon are directly north of Nebo. Gilead is east of the sea, and Dan (also called Laish; Judges 18:29) was south and west of Hermon.

Deuteronomy 34:1–12

Moses did not enter the promised land (see study note on 32:51). However, God allowed him to share a moment of glory in the land when the divine glory of Jesus was revealed to others (Luke 9:28–36).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses

Events

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Places

Dan: Israelite tribe; city in northern Israel; originally called Laish/Leshem Gilead: Mountainous region east of Jordan; tribal territory and personal name Jericho: An ancient city in Canaan, famously conquered by Israel Mount Nebo: The mountain where Moses viewed the Promised Land Pisgah: A mountain range in Moab, east of the Jordan Plains of Moab: Region east of the Jordan River, opposite Jericho

Glossary

Abarim Arabah Desert Deuteronomy, Book of Mount Nebo Mount Pisgah Nebo (Place) Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Dan: A City of the Tribe of Dan: Also Called Laish, and Leshem Death: Scenes of Death of Moses Gilead: A Region East of the Jordan River Allotted to the Tribes of Reuben and Gad and the Half Tribe of Manasseh Israel: Moses Dies, and the People Mourn Jericho: A City East of Jerusalem and Near the Jordan River Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab: Moses Beholds Canaan Moses: Death and Burial of Moses: Not Permitted to Enter Canaan, but Views the Land from Atop Mount Pisgah Mountains: Nebo (Part of Abarim) Mountains: Pisgah (Part of Abarim) Nebo: A Mountain Range East of the Jordan; Moses Views Canaan From: Dies On Pisgah: Moses Views Palestine From