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the Jordan Valley with Jericho—the city of palms—as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/34.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the Negeb, and the Plain, that is, the Valley of Jericho the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/34.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, unto Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the South, and the plain of the Valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the Negev and the territory in the Valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the Negev and the plain in the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the Negev and the plain in the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the Negev and the plain in the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and the Negev (South country) and the plain in the Valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Negev, and the plain in the Valley of Jericho, the City of Palms, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho, the City of Palms, as far as Zoar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the South, and the Plain of the valley of Jericho the city of palm-trees, unto Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD also showed him the land in the south, from the valley near the town of Jericho, known as The City of Palm Trees, down to the town of Zoar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the South, and the Plain of the valley of Jericho the city of palm trees, unto Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the Negev, and the Jordan Plain-the valley of Jericho (the City of Palms)-as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the southern part of Judah; and the plain that reaches from Zoar to Jericho, the city of palm trees. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />including the Negev, the Arabah, the valley of Jericho, and the city of the palm trees as far as Zoar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the Negev, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of the date palm trees, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the Negev, and the Plain of the Valley of Jericho the city of palm trees, to Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm-trees, to Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and the south, and the Plain of the valley of Jericho the city of palm trees, to Zoar. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the south, and the circuit of the Valley of Jericho, the city of palms, to Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the south, and the circuit of the valley of Jericho, the city of palms, unto Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the south and the circuit in the valley of Jericho, the city of palm-trees, even to Zoar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the south part, and the breadth of the plain of Jericho the city of palm trees as far as Segor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and the southern region, and the breadth of the plain of Jericho, the city of palms, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the Negeb, the plain (the valley of Jericho, the City of Palms), and as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the Negeb, and the Plain—that is, the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees—as far as Zoar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the south and the plain in the valley of Yerikho, the city of palm trees unto Tsar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the South, and the Plain, even the valley of Jericho the city of palm-trees, as far as Zoar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the wilderness, and the country round about Jericho, the city of palm-trees, to Segor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=9770" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/34.htm">The Death of Moses</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: han·ne·ḡeḇ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt.">the Negev,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3603.htm" title="3603: hak·kik·kār (Art:: N-fs) -- From karar; a circle, i.e. a circumjacent tract or region, expec. The Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a loaf; also a talent (round) coin).">and the region</a> <a href="/hebrew/1237.htm" title="1237: biq·‘aṯ (N-fsc) -- A valley, plain. From baqa'; properly, a split, i.e. A wide level valley between mountains.">from the Valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/3405.htm" title="3405: yə·rê·ḥōw (N-proper-fs) -- Or Yrechow; or variation Yriychoh; perhaps from yareach; its month; or else from ruwach; fragrant; Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine.">of Jericho</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">(the City</a> <a href="/hebrew/8558.htm" title="8558: hat·tə·mā·rîm (N-proper-fs) -- Palm tree, date palm. From an unused root meaning to be erect; a palm tree.">of Palms)</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">all the way</a> <a href="/hebrew/6820.htm" title="6820: ṣō·‘ar (N-proper-fs) -- Insignificance, a city at the S.E. end of the Dead Sea. From tsa'ar; little; Tsoar, a place East of the Jordan.">to Zoar.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>And the LORD said to him, “This is the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob when I said, ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you will not cross into it.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">Genesis 13:10</a></span><br />And Lot looked out and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan, all the way to Zoar, was well watered like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/13-23.htm">Numbers 13:23</a></span><br />When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which they carried on a pole between two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/13-27.htm">Numbers 13:27</a></span><br />And they gave this account to Moses: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and indeed, it is flowing with milk and honey. Here is some of its fruit!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/3-16.htm">Joshua 3:16</a></span><br />the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/5-10.htm">Joshua 5:10-12</a></span><br />On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while the Israelites were camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they kept the Passover. / The day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate unleavened bread and roasted grain from the produce of the land. / And the day after they had eaten from the produce of the land, the manna ceased. There was no more manna for the Israelites, so that year they began to eat the crops of the land of Canaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-3.htm">Joshua 13:3</a></span><br />from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-12.htm">Joshua 15:12</a></span><br />And the western border was the coastline of the Great Sea. These are the boundaries around the clans of the descendants of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5</a></span><br />but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Jeremiah 52:8</a></span><br />but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/20-6.htm">Ezekiel 20:6</a></span><br />On that day I swore to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/20-15.htm">Ezekiel 20:15</a></span><br />Moreover, with an uplifted hand I swore to them in the wilderness that I would not bring them into the land that I had given them—a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Matthew 4:25</a></span><br />Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Matthew 19:1</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-8.htm">Mark 3:8</a></span><br />Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Mark 10:1</a></span><br />Then Jesus left that place and went into the region of Judea, beyond the Jordan. Again the crowds came to Him and He taught them, as was His custom.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, to Zoar.</p><p class="hdg">the city of palm</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-16.htm">Judges 1:16</a></b></br> And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which <i>lieth</i> in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelt among the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-13.htm">Judges 3:13</a></b></br> And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/28-15.htm">2 Chronicles 28:15</a></b></br> And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.</p><p class="hdg">Zoar</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Genesis 14:2,8</a></b></br> <i>That these</i> made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/19-22.htm">Genesis 19:22</a></b></br> Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/34-3.htm">Numbers 34:3</a></b></br> Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be the outmost coast of the salt sea eastward:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/4-12.htm">Circle</a> <a href="/numbers/34-5.htm">Circuit</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-16.htm">City</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-1.htm">Jericho</a> <a href="/numbers/33-40.htm">Negeb</a> <a href="/numbers/33-40.htm">Negev</a> <a href="/numbers/33-9.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/exodus/15-27.htm">Palms</a> <a href="/numbers/33-9.htm">Palm-Trees</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-14.htm">Region</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-23.htm">South</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-42.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-6.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-1.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">Zoar</a> <a href="/genesis/19-30.htm">Zo'ar</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/6-3.htm">Circle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-16.htm">Circuit</a> <a href="/joshua/2-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Jericho</a> <a href="/joshua/11-16.htm">Negeb</a> <a href="/joshua/10-40.htm">Negev</a> <a href="/judges/1-16.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/judges/1-16.htm">Palms</a> <a href="/judges/1-16.htm">Palm-Trees</a> <a href="/joshua/3-16.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/joshua/10-41.htm">Region</a> <a href="/joshua/10-40.htm">South</a> <a href="/joshua/10-26.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-11.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-5.htm">Zoar</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-5.htm">Zo'ar</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-1.htm">Moses from mount Nebo views the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-5.htm">He dies there</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">His burial</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-7.htm">His age</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-8.htm">Thirty days mourning for him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Joshua succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-10.htm">The praise of Moses</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the Negev</b><br>The Negev is a desert region in the southern part of Israel. It is characterized by its arid climate and sparse vegetation. Biblically, the Negev is significant as it was part of the land promised to the descendants of Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-9</a>). It served as a place of wandering for the patriarchs, including Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Negev's harsh environment symbolizes the trials and testing of faith, reflecting the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. It also represents the transition from the wilderness wanderings to the Promised Land, highlighting God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.<p><b>and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms)</b><br>The Valley of Jericho is a fertile area near the Jordan River, known for its abundant palm trees, hence the name "City of Palms." Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and holds significant biblical history. It was the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership after crossing the Jordan River (Joshua 6). This conquest marked the beginning of the Israelites' possession of the Promised Land. The city's strategic location made it a key point for trade and military campaigns. Jericho's fall is often seen as a demonstration of God's power and faithfulness to His covenant with Israel.<p><b>all the way to Zoar</b><br>Zoar was a small city located near the southeastern edge of the Dead Sea. It is historically linked to the story of Lot, who fled to Zoar during the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (<a href="/genesis/19-20.htm">Genesis 19:20-23</a>). The city's mention in <a href="/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3</a> signifies the extent of the land that Moses viewed from Mount Nebo, encompassing the full breadth of the Promised Land from north to south. Zoar's inclusion highlights the completeness of God's promise to Abraham, as the land extends from the Negev in the south to the northern regions. This phrase underscores the fulfillment of God's covenant and the hope of future rest and blessing for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The central figure in this chapter, Moses is shown the Promised Land by God from Mount Nebo before his death. He is a prophet and leader who led the Israelites out of Egypt.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/negev.htm">Negev</a></b><br>A desert region in southern Israel, known for its arid climate. It represents the southernmost part of the land promised to the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_jericho.htm">Valley of Jericho</a></b><br>A fertile area near the city of Jericho, known as the "City of Palms." It is significant as the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_of_palms.htm">City of Palms (Jericho)</a></b><br>An ancient city known for its palm trees and strategic location. It symbolizes the beginning of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/z/zoar.htm">Zoar</a></b><br>A small city near the Dead Sea, mentioned in the context of Lot's escape from Sodom. It marks the southeastern boundary of the land shown to Moses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The land shown to Moses represents the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Despite not entering the land himself, Moses witnesses God's faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_vision_and_hope.htm">The Importance of Vision and Hope</a></b><br>Moses' view of the Promised Land serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining hope and vision, even when we may not see the immediate fulfillment of God's promises in our lifetime.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_and_legacy.htm">The Role of Leadership and Legacy</a></b><br>Moses' leadership and faithfulness set the stage for Joshua and the Israelites to enter the Promised Land. Our actions and faith can pave the way for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>God's timing is perfect, and His plans unfold according to His will. We must trust in His timing, even when it differs from our own expectations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_jericho's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Jericho's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/define_apostolic_action..htm">What is Jericho's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_deserts_becoming_forests.htm">Isaiah 41:18–19: Where is the archeological or historical evidence for deserts turning into pools of water and forests suddenly appearing in barren regions? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_zoar's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Zoar's significance in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/34.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">And the south</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, the <span class= "ital">Negeb.</span><p><span class= "bld">And the plain</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, the plain of Jordan.<p><span class= "bld">The valley of Jericho.</span>--The city of palm trees may or may not be identical with that place.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the Negev</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנֶּ֗גֶב</span> <span class="translit">(han·ne·ḡeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5045.htm">Strong's 5045: </a> </span><span class="str2">South country, the Negeb, south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the region</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכִּכָּ֞ר</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kik·kār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3603.htm">Strong's 3603: </a> </span><span class="str2">A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the Valley</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּקְעַ֧ת</span> <span class="translit">(biq·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1237.htm">Strong's 1237: </a> </span><span class="str2">A split, a wide level valley between mountains</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jericho,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרֵח֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rê·ḥōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3405.htm">Strong's 3405: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the City</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Palms,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתְּמָרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tə·mā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8558.htm">Strong's 8558: </a> </span><span class="str2">Palm tree, date palm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] all the way</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Zoar.</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹֽעַר׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6820.htm">Strong's 6820: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zoar -- 'insignificance', a city at the southeastern end of the Dead Sea</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Deuteronomy 34:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 34:3 And the South and the Plain (Deut. 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