Deuteronomy 3:23

23 At that time I pleaded with the LORD:

Deuteronomy 3:23 in Other Translations

23 And I besought the LORD at that time, saying,

23 "And I pleaded with the LORD at that time, saying,

23 “At that time I pleaded with the LORD and said,

23 At that same time, I begged God:

23 And I besought Jehovah at that time, saying,

23 Then I pleaded with the LORD:

23 "At that time I begged the Lord:

23 At that time I made my appeal to the Lord. I said,

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 At that time I commanded Joshua: “You have seen with your own eyes all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms over there where you are going.

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

23 At that time I pleaded with the LORD:

24 “Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do?

25 Let me go over and see the good land beyond the Jordan—that fine hill country and Lebanon.”

Cross References

• 1. Deuteronomy 1:37; Deuteronomy 31:2; Deuteronomy 32:52; Deuteronomy 34:4