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Deuteronomy 34

Deuteronomy 34:3

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

Modern
…the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.
Traditional
And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, unto Zoar.
Literal
…and the Negev, and the plain of the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms), as far as Zoar.
Latin
…et australem partem, et latitudinem campi Jericho civitatis palmarum usque Segor.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.

Notes

Deuteronomy 34:3

  • Negev means "desert" or "south." It is a desert region that stretches from Judah to the Gulf of Eilat (or Aqaba). It extends to the far southwest of Mount Nebo.

  • Jericho … to Zoar: These sites marked the northern and southern ends of the Jordan valley from the viewpoint on Mount Nebo.

    Zoar was a city on the plain that God did not destroy during Abraham and Lot's time (see Genesis 19:21–22, 30).

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

Places

Jericho: An ancient city in Canaan, famously conquered by Israel Negeb: The southern region of Israel, a semi-arid area Valley of Jericho: The valley where the city of Jericho is located Zoar: A city near Sodom, spared from destruction

Glossary

Abarim Arabah City of Palms Deuteronomy, Book of Jericho Mount Nebo Palms, City of Wilderness Wanderings Zoar

Topics

Death: Scenes of Death of Moses Jericho: A City East of Jerusalem and Near the Jordan River: Called the City of Palm Trees 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 Palm Tree: Jericho Was Called |The City of Palm Trees| Pisgah: Moses Views Palestine From The Palm-Tree: Jericho Celebrated For Valleys: Jericho Zoar: Territory of