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Gathered to His People
Commentators explain that the phrase 'be gathered unto thy people' does not refer to a physical burial place, but to a spiritual reality. John Gill clarifies that Moses was to join the 'spirits of just men made perfect in heaven.' This promise, as Matthew Henry notes, allows even the most righteous people to die with comfort and hope for eternal life, despite remembering their past sins.
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Deuteronomy
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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
On Deuteronomy 32:50–51
19th Century
Bishop
And die in the mount ... as Aaron your brother died in mount Hor ... because you trespassed against me. —It may be asked …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 32:50
17th Century
Pastor
And die in the mount whither you go up
Immediately after having taken a view of the land, expect to die, prepare for…
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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…