Deuteronomy 3:23

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

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 I commanded Joshua at that time, 'Your eyes have seen all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings; so will the LORD do to all the kingdoms into which you are going over.

22 You shall not fear them; for it is the LORD your God who fights for you.'

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

24 'O Lord GOD, thou hast only begun to show thy servant thy greatness and thy mighty hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as thine?

25 Let me go over, I pray, and see the good land beyond the Jordan, that goodly hill country, and Lebanon.'