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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 32:48-49

Deuteronomy 32:48-49. That self-same day Now he had finished his work, why should he desire to live a day longer? He had indeed formerly desired and prayed that he might go over Jordan: but now he is entirely satisfied, and saith no more of that matter. Nebo A ridge or top of the mountains of Abarim. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 32:50

Deuteronomy 32:50. And died in the mount Not immediately, but after he had blessed the people, as in the next chapter. Be gathered unto thy people We seem to be compelled to understand this of the soul of Moses, to be associated in paradise with the souls of the just, here termed his people; in which sense it is taken by some of the Jewish writers. For if it were to be interpreted of his body only, or chiefly, it could hardly be said to be sense, since the people of Moses were not buried... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 32:51-52

Deuteronomy 32:51-52. Because ye trespassed God reminds him of the sin he had committed long before, and this Moses records as an acknowledgment, made at his death, of God’s justice, and a warning to all people not to distrust or disobey the voice of God. It is good for the holiest of men to die repenting even of their early sins. Yet thou shalt see the land And see it as the earnest of that better country, which is only seen with the eye of faith. What is death to him who has a believing... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 32:48-52

The blessing of Moses (32:48-33:29)As God had announced earlier, the time for Moses to die had come (48-52; see Numbers 27:12-14). The prophetic blessings that he gave Israel before he died foresaw the favours that God would give the various tribes. But first Moses recalled the giving of the law at Sinai. God appeared in flaming majesty, bursting forth in glory brighter than the rising sun. Accompanying him were multitudes of heavenly servants who carry out God’s purposes in the lives of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 32:50

die . . . be gathered. Figure of speech Heterosis (of Mood), App-6 . Imperative for Indicative. Compare Genesis 25:8 , Genesis 25:17 . as Aaron = according as Aaron. Compare Numbers 20:24 ; Numbers 27:12-14 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 32:51

Because. Compare Numbers 20:12 . trespassed. Hebrew. ma'al. App-44 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 32:52

52. thou shalt see the land, but thou shalt not go thither— ( :-). Notwithstanding so severe a disappointment, not a murmur of complaint escapes his lips. He is not only resigned but acquiescing; and in the near prospect of his death, he pours forth the feelings of his devout heart in sublime strains and eloquent blessings. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 32:45-52

C. Narrative interlude 32:45-52This narrative section of Deuteronomy relates a final exhortation that Moses gave the Israelites and an announcement of his death that he received from the Lord. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 32:48-52

2. The announcement of Moses’ death 32:48-52The same day Moses gave his song to the Israelites God directed him to prepare for his death (Deuteronomy 32:48; cf. Numbers 27:12-14). Mt. Nebo is one of the peaks in the Abarim range that stands to the east of the Arabah northeast of the Dead Sea. This mountain range runs generally from north to south. People in that culture associated heights with nearness to deity, so perhaps both Aaron and Moses died and were buried on mountains to symbolize... read more

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