Deuteronomy 3:23

Moses Forbidden to Cross the Jordan

23 At that time I also pleaded with the LORD: ¹

Deuteronomy 3:23 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 3:23

And I besought the Lord at that time
When he was told he should die, and Joshua should succeed him; or when the two kings were slain, and their kingdoms conquered; this being the beginning, pledge, and earnest of what God had promised to do for the people of Israel; Moses was very desirous of living to see the work completed, and therefore sought the Lord by prayer and supplication:

saying;
as follows.

Deuteronomy 3:23 In-Context

21 And at that time I commanded Joshua: “Your own eyes have seen all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms you are about to enter.

22 Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you.”

23 At that time I also pleaded with the LORD:

24 “O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and power to Your servant. For what god in heaven or on earth can perform such works and mighty acts as Yours?

25 Please let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan—that pleasant hill country as well as Lebanon!”

Cross References

• 1. (Numbers 27:12–17)