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and the South, and the Plain of the valley of Jericho the city of palm-trees, to Zoar.

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The City of Palm Trees

Commentators emphasize the historical accuracy of the description of Jericho as 'the city of palm-trees.' Scholar John Gill notes that not only the Bible but also secular historians like Josephus, Pliny, and Strabo described the area around Jericho as a plain famous for its abundance of palm trees. This detail grounds the biblical narrative in verifiable history.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 34:3

18th Century

Theologian

To Zoar - Compare Genesis 19:22.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 34:3

19th Century

Bishop

And the south — that is, the Negeb.

And the plain — that is, the plain of Jordan.

Th…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 34:3

17th Century

Pastor

And the south
The southern part of the land, even all of it; and having shown him that, he is directed eastward to t…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 34:1–4

17th Century

Minister

Moses seemed unwilling to leave his work; but once that was finished, he showed no unwillingness to die. God had declared that he would not enter C…