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and die on the mountain where you go up, and be gathered to your people, as Aaron your brother died on Mount Hor, and was gathered to his people:
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal refer…
19th Century
Anglican
And die in the mount ... as Aaron your brother died in mount Hor ... because you trespassed against me. —It may be asked …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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