# Deuteronomy 34 š: The Death of Moses
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> [[#š Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#š Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#š§ Chapter Summary]]
> [[#āļø Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#š Key Principles / š Life Application]]
> [[#š¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#āļø Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#š Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#š Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#š Internal Notes]]
## š Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
### The Death of Moses
[[#Verse 01.]]Ā Then Moses ascended from the rift valley plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the summit of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho.Ā TheĀ Lordshowed him the whole landāGilead to Dan,Ā
[[#Verse 02.]]Ā and all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the distantĀ sea,Ā
[[#Verse 03.]]Ā the Negev, and the plain of the Valley of Jericho, the city of date palm trees, as far as Zoar.Ā
[[#Verse 04.]]Ā Then theĀ LordĀ said to him, āThis is the land I promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob when I said, āI will give it to your descendants.āĀ I have let you see it,Ā but you will not cross over there.ā
[[#Verse 05.]]Ā So Moses, the servant of theĀ Lord, died there in the land of Moab as theĀ LordĀ had said.
[[#Verse 06.]]Ā HeĀ buried him in the valley in the land of Moab near Beth Peor, but no one knows his exact burial place to this very day.Ā
[[#Verse 07.]]Ā Moses was 120 years old when he died, but his eye was not dullĀ nor had his vitality departed.Ā
[[#Verse 08.]]Ā The Israelites mourned for Moses in the rift valley plainsĀ of Moab for thirty days; then the days of mourning for Moses ended.
### An Epitaph for Moses
[[#Verse 09.]]Ā Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had placed his hands on him;Ā and the Israelites listened to him and did just what theĀ LordĀ had commanded Moses.Ā
[[#Verse 10.]]Ā No prophet ever again arose in Israel like Moses, who knew theĀ LordĀ face to face.Ā
[[#Verse 11.]]Ā He didĀ all the signs and wonders theĀ LordĀ had sent him to do in the land of Egypt, to Pharaoh, all his servants, and the whole land,Ā
[[#Verse 12.]]Ā and he displayed great powerĀ and awesome might in view of all Israel.
## š Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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## š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. Mount Nebo, at the top of Pisgah opposite Jericho (34:1), is in modern Jordan.
2. Moses' 120 years fall into three forty-year periods: in Egypt, in Midian, and leading Israel (Acts 7:23, 30, 36).
3. The Lord buried Moses, and no one knows the location of his grave (34:6).
4. Jude 9 mentions the archangel Michael disputing with the devil about Moses' body.
5. Israel mourned Moses for thirty days (34:8), the same as for Aaron (Numbers 20:29).
6. Moses finally stood in the promised land when he appeared with Elijah at Jesus' transfiguration (Matthew 17:3).
7. The Talmud records a Jewish tradition that Joshua wrote the final verses of Deuteronomy describing Moses' death.
8. Moses was shown the land from Dan in the north to the Negev in the south and the Mediterranean in the west (34:1-3).
9. Jericho is called the city of palm trees (34:3).
10. "Face to face" (34:10) recalls Exodus 33:11 and Numbers 12:8.
## š§ Chapter Summary
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## āļø Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the Prophet greater than Moses. No prophet arose like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face (34:10), but Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses as the Son over God's house (Hebrews 3:3-6).
## š Key Principles / š Life Application
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## š¬ Discussion Questions
1. Moses saw the land but did not enter it (34:4). How do you handle disappointment when God's plan differs from your hopes?
2. At 120 Moses' eyesight was clear and his strength had not left him (34:7). What does finishing strong look like for you?
3. Joshua was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him (34:9). Who is investing in you, and whom are you investing in?
## āļø Key Verses to Remember
- š verse 4: The Lord shows Moses the land He promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
- š verse 7: Moses dies at 120, still with clear eyes and full strength.
- š verse 10: No prophet arose in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.
## š Related Passages/Cross Reference
- š [[Hebrews 03#Verse 01.|Hebrews 3:1-6]] - Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses.
- š [[Matthew 17#Verse 01.|Matthew 17:1-4]] - Moses appears at the transfiguration.
- š [[Jude 01#Verse 09.|Jude 9]] - Michael and the body of Moses.
- š [[Acts 07#Verse 35.|Acts 7:35-37]] - Stephen recounts Moses' life.
- š [[Numbers 27#Verse 18.|Numbers 27:18-23]] - Moses lays hands on Joshua.
## š Devotional Reflection
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## š Internal Notes