Deuteronomy 3:23

23 Then I pleaded with the LORD:

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 I also gave Joshua this command: "You have seen with your own eyes everything that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all of the kingdoms on the other side [of the Jordan River] where you're going.

22 Don't be afraid of them, because the LORD your God himself will fight for you."

23 Then I pleaded with the LORD:

24 "Almighty LORD, you have [only] begun to show me how great and powerful you are. What kind of god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and the mighty acts you have done?

25 Please let me go over and see the beautiful land on the other side of the Jordan River--those beautiful mountains in Lebanon."