Deuteronomy 2:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thou art to pass over through Ar, the coast of Moab, this day:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Today you are going to cross through Ar, which is on the border of Moab.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is directing the Israelites to pass through the territory of Moab as they continue their journey to the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Moses recounting Israel's wilderness journey as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. Ar was a city or region on the border of Moab, east of the Dead Sea. The Moabites were descendants of Lot and had a complicated relationship with Israel - they were relatives but often enemies.

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