Deuteronomy 34:6

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

Modern
And He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab facing Beth-peor, and no one to this day knows the location of his grave.
Traditional
And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Beth–peor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.
Literal
And He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-peor; no man knows his grave to this day.
Latin
…et sepelivit eum in valle terræ Moab contra Phogor: et non cognovit homo sepulchrum ejus usque in præsentem diem.

Original

Hebrew
English
And He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab facing Beth-peor, and no one to this day knows the location of his grave.

Notes

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 Calling up the Dead

Events

Places

Beth-peor: Place east of the Jordan, where Moses was buried Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan

Glossary

Abarim Arabah Assumption of Moses Beth-Peor Deuteronomy, Book of Moses Wilderness Wanderings

Topics

Beth-Peor: A Place in the Territory of the Tribe of Reuben Death: Scenes of Death of Moses Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab: Moses Dies and is Buried Moses: Death and Burial of Moses: Not Permitted to Enter Canaan, but Views the Land from Atop Mount Pisgah Valleys: Moab where Moses Was Buried