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They journeyed from the mountains of Abarim, and encamped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.

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On the Edge of Promise

Commentators note that this final encampment in the plains of Moab places Israel directly across the Jordan River from Jericho. After forty years of wandering, they have arrived at the very border of the Promised Land, the staging ground for the conquest of Canaan.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 33:1–49

18th Century

Theologian

This list was written out by Moses at God’s command (Numbers 33:2), doubtless as a memorial of God’s providential care for His people t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 33:48

17th Century

Pastor

And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab Sixteen miles from Abarim, where all th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 33:1–49

17th Century

Minister

This is a brief review of the travels of the children of Israel through the wilderness. It is a memorable history. In their travels towards Canaan,…