KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan River near Jericho, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces God speaking to Moses as the Israelites are positioned right at the edge of the Promised Land, about to enter it.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs at the very end of Israel's 40-year wilderness journey, as they camp on the eastern side of the Jordan River across from Jericho. Moses is about to receive final instructions from God before the Israelites cross into Canaan, the land God promised to Abraham centuries earlier. This is one of Moses' last communications with God before his death.
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