34:1-12

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Death of Moses (Deut 34:1-12)

Before Moses died, God allowed him to climb to the peak (Pisgah) of Mount Nebo in the Abarim Range (near the Israelite camp on the plains of Moab) and view the full extent of the magnificent land his people were soon to possess (Deut 34:1-4).

The editor responsible for this final chapter adds the note that the exact location of Moses’ grave was unknown (Deut 34:5-8).

Joshua was the new leader, but neither he nor any who came after him had the unique experience of Moses, who met God face to face, who knew his thoughts and who performed his mighty works (Deut 34:9-12).