KJV ORIGINAL
On this side Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
On the east side of the Jordan River, in the land of Moab, Moses began to explain this law, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Moses started teaching God's law to the Israelites while they were camped in Moab, just before entering the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place at the end of the Israelites' 40-year journey in the wilderness, just before they would cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Moses was giving his final speeches to the people, knowing he would not enter the land with them. The land of Moab was located east of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea.
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