KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Moses was 120 years old when he died, but his eyesight was still clear and his strength had not weakened.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God kept Moses physically strong and sharp right up until the day he died at age 120.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes at the end of Moses' life as he viewed the Promised Land from Mount Nebo but was not allowed to enter it due to his earlier disobedience. Moses had led the Israelites for 40 years through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. Despite his advanced age, God had supernaturally preserved his physical and mental abilities throughout his demanding leadership role.
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