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Get you up into this mountain of Abarim, to Mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab, that is over against Jericho; and see the land of Canaan, which I give to the children of Israel for a possession;

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The View from Nebo

Commentators provide specific details about Moses' final destination. Mount Nebo is a prominent peak in the Abarim mountain range, located in what was formerly Moab's territory, directly across the Jordan River from Jericho. This specific location offered a panoramic view of the Promised Land that God was giving to Israel.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 32:44–52

18th Century

Theologian

These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal refer…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 32:49

19th Century

Bishop

Get thee up into this mountain Abarim. —See Numbers 27:12. The same command was given there, and was answered by Moses wi…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 32:49

17th Century

Pastor

Get you up into this mountain Abarim
Which was near in sight, and pointed at; it was a range of mountains, of which …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 32:48–52

17th Century

Minister

Now Moses had done his work, why should he desire to live a day longer? God reminds him of the sin of which he had been guilty, for which he was ke…