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A Place of Stark Contrast
Commentators explain that "Beth-peor" means "house of Peor," named after a temple for a Moabite idol. Israel was camped directly opposite this symbol of paganism. Poignantly, scholars also note this is the very valley where God would later bury Moses, creating a stark contrast between idolatry and the resting place of God's faithful servant.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 3:29
18th Century
Theologian
Beth-peor, that is, the house of Peor, no doubt derived its name from a temple of the Moabite god Peor which was situated there. It was no doubt ne…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 3:29
19th Century
Bishop
So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor. —Moses’ burial-place, as shown in Deuteronomy 34:6. It is a significant…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 3:29
17th Century
Pastor
So we abode in the valley over against Bethpeor .
] In the plains of Moab, over against a temple built for Baalpeor …
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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…