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Please let me go over and see the good land that is beyond the Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon.

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A Desire for God's Glory

Commentators explain that Moses's prayer was not for mere sightseeing. He longed to witness the further manifestation of God's greatness and glory in the conquest of Canaan, just as he had seen it in earlier victories. His plea reveals a character passionate about seeing God's work completed.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 3:25

18th Century

Theologian

That goodly mountain - that is, that mountainous district. The flat districts of the East are generally scorched, lacking water, and therefo…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 3:23–28

19th Century

Bishop

And I implored the Lord at that time. —Two things Moses is recorded to have asked for himself in the story of th…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 3:25

17th Century

Pastor

Error: Completed but no modernized text found in DB

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 3:21–29

17th Century

Minister

Moses encouraged Joshua, who was to succeed him. Thus, the aged and experienced in the service of God should do all they can to strengthen the hand…