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Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oak of Moreh? <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Are not these mountains across the Jordan, west of the road toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the Oak of Moreh? <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/11.htm">King James Bible</a> Are they not on the other side Jordan, by the way where the sun goeth down, in the land of the Canaanites, which dwell in the champaign over against Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh? <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Are they not on the other side of the Jordan, toward the setting sun, in the land of the Canaanites who dwell in the plain opposite Gilgal, beside the terebinth trees of Moreh? <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Are they not across the Jordan, west of the road toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Are they not across the Jordan, west of the way toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Are they not across the Jordan, west of the way toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Are they not across the Jordan, west of the way toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Are they not across the Jordan, west of the road, toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Aren’t these mountains across the Jordan, beyond the western road in the land of the Canaanites, who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, near the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Aren&#8217t these mountains across the Jordan, beyond the western road in the land of the Canaanites, who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, near the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> Are they not beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites that dwell in the Arabah, over against Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You know that these two mountains are west of the Jordan River in land now controlled by the Canaanites living in the Jordan River valley. The mountains are west of the road near the sacred trees of Moreh on the other side of Gilgal. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> Are they not beyond Jordan, behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites which dwell in the Arabah, over against Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> (These mountains are on the west side of the Jordan, beyond the road that goes west, in the region of the Canaanites who live on the plains facing Gilgal, next to the oak trees of Moreh.) <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> These two mountains are west of the Jordan River in the territory of the Canaanites who live in the Jordan Valley. They are toward the west, not far from the sacred trees of Moreh near the town of Gilgal.) <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> They're across the Jordan River to the west, aren't they, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the Oak of Moreh? <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Are not these mountains across the Jordan, west of the road toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the Oak of Moreh? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Are they not across the Jordan River, toward the west, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the oak of Moreh? <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Aren't they beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites who dwell in the Arabah, over against Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Are they not on the other side of Jordan, by the way where the sun goeth down in the land of the Canaanites, who dwell in the plain over against Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh? <a href="/web/deuteronomy/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Aren’t they beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites who dwell in the Arabah near Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> are they not beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going in of the sun, in the land of the Canaanite who is dwelling in the plain opposite Gilgal, near the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> are they not beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going in of the sun, in the land of the Canaanite, who is dwelling in the plain over-against Gilgal, near the oaks of Moreh? <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Are they not in the other side of Jordan behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanite dwelling in the desert over against Gilgal, by the oaks of Moreh?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Which are beyond the Jordan, behind the way that goeth to the setting of the sun, in the land of the Chanaanite who dwelleth in the plain country over against Galgala, which is near the valley that reacheth and entereth far. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> which are across the Jordan, behind the way which slopes toward the setting of the sun, in the land of the Canaanite, who lives in the plains opposite Gilgal, which is near the valley extending toward and entering a distant place. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/11.htm">New American Bible</a> (These are beyond the Jordan, on the other side of the western road in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal beside the oak of Moreh.) <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As you know, they are beyond the Jordan, some distance to the west, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah, opposite Gilgal, beside the oak of Moreh.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Behold, they are on the other side of the Jordan, behind the way, toward the setting of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites, who dwell in the low desert over against Gilgal, towards the house of the oak of Mamre. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Behold, those are at the crossing of Jordan behind the way at the setting of the sun in the land of the Canaanites dwelling in the desert against Galgala and against the House of the Oak of Mamra.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Are they not beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites that dwell in the Arabah, over against Gilgal, beside the terebinths of Moreh? <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Lo! are not these beyond Jordan, behind, westward in the land of Chanaan, which lies westward near Golgol, by the high oak? <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=3508" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/11.htm">A Blessing and a Curse </a> …29When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess, you are to proclaim the blessing on Mount Gerizim and the curse on Mount Ebal. 30<a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Are not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">these mountains</a> <a href="/hebrew/5676.htm" title="5676: bə·‘ê·ḇer (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Region across or beyond, side. From abar; properly, a region across; but used only adverbially on the opposite side.">across</a> <a href="/hebrew/3383.htm" title="3383: hay·yar·dên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">the Jordan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3996.htm" title="3996: mə·ḇō·w (N-msc) -- Entrance, a coming in, entering. From bow'; an entrance; specifically sunset or the west; also towards.">west</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: de·reḵ (N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">of the road</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/8121.htm" title="8121: haš·še·meš (Art:: N-cs) -- From an unused root meaning to be brilliant; the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. A notched battlement.">the sunset,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’e·reṣ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/3669.htm" title="3669: hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan. Patrial from Kna'an; a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar.">of the Canaanites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: hay·yō·šêḇ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">who live</a> <a href="/hebrew/6160.htm" title="6160: bā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- From arab; a desert; especially the sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea.">in the Arabah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4136.htm" title="4136: mūl (Prep) -- Or mowl; or mowtl; or mul; from muwl; properly, abrupt, i.e. A precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially opposite.">opposite</a> <a href="/hebrew/1537.htm" title="1537: hag·gil·gāl (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Circle (of stones), the name of several places in Pal. The same as gilgal; Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine.">Gilgal</a> <a href="/hebrew/681.htm" title="681: ’ê·ṣel (Prep) -- A joining together, proximity. From 'atsal; a side; near.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/436.htm" title="436: ’ê·lō·w·nê (N-mpc) -- A terebinth. Prolonged from 'ayil; an oak or other strong tree.">the Oak</a> <a href="/hebrew/4176.htm" title="4176: mō·reh (N-proper-ms) -- A place near Shechem, also a hill of unc. location. Or Moreh; the same as mowreh; Moreh, a Canaanite; also a hill.">of Moreh?</a> 31For you are about to cross the Jordan to enter and possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you. When you take possession of it and settle in it,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/8-33.htm">Joshua 8:33</a> All Israel, foreigners and citizens alike, with their elders, officers, and judges, stood on both sides of the ark of the covenant of the LORD facing the Levitical priests who carried it. Half of the people stood in front of Mount Gerizim and half of them in front of Mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded earlier, to bless the people of Israel. <a href="/genesis/12-6.htm">Genesis 12:6</a> Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the Oak of Moreh at Shechem. And at that time the Canaanites were in the land. <a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">Genesis 33:18</a> After Jacob had come from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped just outside the city. <a href="/judges/9-7.htm">Judges 9:7</a> When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: “Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you. <a href="/john/4-20.htm">John 4:20-21</a> Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem.” / “Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. <a href="/joshua/24-1.htm">Joshua 24:1</a> Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. <a href="/1_kings/12-1.htm">1 Kings 12:1</a> Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-1.htm">2 Chronicles 10:1</a> Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. <a href="/genesis/35-4.htm">Genesis 35:4</a> So they gave Jacob all their foreign gods and all their earrings, and Jacob buried them under the oak near Shechem. <a href="/genesis/37-12.htm">Genesis 37:12</a> Some time later, Joseph’s brothers had gone to pasture their father’s flocks near Shechem. <a href="/joshua/5-10.htm">Joshua 5:10</a> 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. <a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Joshua 18:1</a> Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, <a href="/1_samuel/7-16.htm">1 Samuel 7:16</a> Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. <a href="/1_samuel/10-17.htm">1 Samuel 10:17</a> After this, Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah <a href="/2_kings/17-24.htm">2 Kings 17:24</a> Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its towns.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Are they not on the other side Jordan, by the way where the sun goes down, in the land of the Canaanites, which dwell in the desert over against Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh?Gilgal<a href="/genesis/12-6.htm">Genesis 12:6</a> And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land.<a href="/joshua/5-9.htm">Joshua 5:9</a> And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto this day.<a href="/judges/7-1.htm">Judges 7:1</a> Then Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, and all the people that were with him, rose up early, and pitched beside the well of Harod: so that the host of the Midianites were on the north side of them, by the hill of Moreh, in the valley.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/4-49.htm">Arabah</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-1.htm">Canaanites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-11.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-9.htm">Live</a> <a href="/genesis/12-6.htm">Moreh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-11.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Oak</a> <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Oaks</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-49.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/numbers/36-13.htm">Plains</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-19.htm">Road</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-26.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-49.htm">Side</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-19.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/exodus/22-26.htm">Sunset</a> <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Terebinths</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-24.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/numbers/6-4.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-8.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Vicinity</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-28.htm">Way</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-27.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/3-16.htm">Arabah</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-17.htm">Canaanites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-31.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-31.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-31.htm">Live</a> <a href="/judges/7-1.htm">Moreh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-2.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/joshua/19-33.htm">Oak</a> <a href="/psalms/29-9.htm">Oaks</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-49.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-3.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-1.htm">Plains</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-4.htm">Road</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-32.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-10.htm">Side</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-6.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/16-6.htm">Sunset</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-2.htm">Terebinths</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-20.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-2.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-3.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/joshua/15-46.htm">Vicinity</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-4.htm">Way</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-23.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 11</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/11-1.htm">Another exhortation to obedience</a> 2. <a href="/deuteronomy/11-2.htm">by their own experience of God's great works</a> 8. <a href="/deuteronomy/11-8.htm">by promise of God's great blessings</a> 16. <a href="/deuteronomy/11-16.htm">and by threatenings</a> 18. <a href="/deuteronomy/11-18.htm">A careful study is required in God's words</a> 26. <a href="/deuteronomy/11-26.htm">The blessing and curse set before them</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/11.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/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Are not these mountains across the Jordan This phrase refers to the geographical location of the mountains on the western side of the Jordan River. The Jordan River was a significant boundary for the Israelites, marking the transition from their wilderness wanderings to entering the Promised Land. The mountains across the Jordan are part of the central hill country of Canaan, a region that would become central to Israel's history. This area is significant as it represents the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land his descendants would inherit (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>).west of the road toward the sunset The direction "west of the road toward the sunset" indicates the western side of the Jordan River, which is the direction of the setting sun. In biblical times, directions were often described in relation to natural phenomena like the sun. This phrase emphasizes the orientation of the land that the Israelites were to possess, highlighting the transition from the east, where they had been wandering, to the west, where they would settle. The road mentioned is likely an ancient trade route, significant for its strategic and economic importance.in the land of the Canaanites The Canaanites were the original inhabitants of the land that God promised to the Israelites. This phrase underscores the historical and cultural context of the conquest narratives in the Old Testament. The Canaanites were known for their idolatrous practices, which the Israelites were commanded to avoid. The presence of the Canaanites in the land serves as a backdrop for the Israelites' call to faithfulness and obedience to God, as well as a test of their commitment to His covenant.who live in the Arabah The Arabah is a desert region extending from the Sea of Galilee to the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a part of the Great Rift Valley and is characterized by its arid climate. The mention of the Arabah situates the Canaanites in a specific geographical context, highlighting the diversity of the land that the Israelites were to inhabit. This area was significant for its trade routes and its role in the broader Near Eastern geopolitical landscape.opposite Gilgal Gilgal holds historical and spiritual significance for the Israelites. It was the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River (<a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19-20</a>). Gilgal became a base of operations for the conquest of Canaan and a place of covenant renewal. The mention of Gilgal connects this passage to the broader narrative of Israel's entry into the Promised Land and their initial acts of obedience and worship.near the Oak of Moreh The Oak of Moreh is a location associated with significant biblical events. It is first mentioned in <a href="/genesis/12-6.htm">Genesis 12:6</a>, where Abram (later Abraham) built an altar to the Lord after receiving God's promise of the land. This site is a place of divine revelation and covenant, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the continuity of His promises from Abraham to the Israelites. The Oak of Moreh serves as a reminder of God's enduring presence and guidance throughout Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jordan_river.htm">Jordan River</a> A significant geographical landmark for the Israelites, representing the boundary they must cross to enter the Promised Land. 2. <a href="/topical/c/canaanites.htm">Canaanites</a> The inhabitants of the land that God promised to the Israelites. They represent the challenges and obstacles the Israelites must overcome. 3. <a href="/topical/a/arabah.htm">Arabah</a> A desert region that stretches from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba, indicating the wilderness the Israelites have traversed. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gilgal.htm">Gilgal</a> A location near Jericho, significant as the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River. 5. <a href="/topical/o/oaks_of_moreh.htm">Oaks of Moreh</a> A landmark associated with divine revelation, as it is where God appeared to Abraham in Genesis.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_landmarks.htm">The Significance of Landmarks</a> Landmarks in our spiritual journey serve as reminders of God's promises and faithfulness. Just as the Israelites had physical landmarks, we have spiritual milestones that remind us of God's work in our lives. <a href="/topical/f/facing_challenges_with_faith.htm">Facing Challenges with Faith</a> The presence of the Canaanites symbolizes the challenges we face in our spiritual journey. Like the Israelites, we are called to trust in God's promises and power to overcome obstacles. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The Israelites' journey to the Promised Land required obedience to God's commands. Our spiritual journey also requires us to follow God's guidance and live according to His Word. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> The journey to the Promised Land is a testament to God's faithfulness. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives, just as He did for the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 11</a> <a href="/q/can_godand#8217;s_rule_coexist_with_free_will.htm">Can God's sovereignty coexist with human free will?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_israelites_defeat_allied_armies.htm">How could the Israelites quickly overwhelm multiple allied armies, as described in Joshua 11:1-5?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_of_altar_destruction.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:1, is there any archaeological evidence confirming the wholesale destruction of pagan altars and high places across Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh?</a> <a href="/q/does_deut._13_clash_with_free_will.htm">Does the harsh response prescribed in Deuteronomy 13 conflict with the concept of free will versus strict divine command?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) Where the sun goeth down.--A memorable passage, as attesting the true position of the speaker, east of Jordan, over against Jericho. The sun has been seen by travellers from that very spot going down exactly in the remarkable gap between Ebal and Gerizim.The plains of Moren.--Rather, the oaks or terebinths of Moreh. (See <a href="/genesis/12-6.htm" title="And Abram passed through the land to the place of Sichem, to the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land.">Genesis 12:6</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Are not הֲלֹא־ (hă·lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no these mountains הֵ֜מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They across בְּעֵ֣בֶר (bə·‘ê·ḇer) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5676.htm">Strong's 5676: </a> A region across, on the opposite side the Jordan, הַיַּרְדֵּ֗ן (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine west מְב֣וֹא (mə·ḇō·w) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3996.htm">Strong's 3996: </a> An entrance, sunset, the west, towards of the road דֶּ֚רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action toward אַֽחֲרֵי֙ (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part the sunset, הַשֶּׁ֔מֶשׁ (haš·še·meš) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8121.htm">Strong's 8121: </a> The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement in the land בְּאֶ֙רֶץ֙ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of the Canaanites הַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֔י (hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3669.htm">Strong's 3669: </a> Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan who live הַיֹּשֵׁ֖ב (hay·yō·šêḇ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in the Arabah בָּעֲרָבָ֑ה (bā·‘ă·rā·ḇāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6160.htm">Strong's 6160: </a> Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee opposite מ֚וּל (mūl) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite Gilgal, הַגִּלְגָּ֔ל (hag·gil·gāl) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> Gilgal -- 'circle (of stones)', the name of several places in Palestine near אֵ֖צֶל (’ê·ṣel) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> A joining together, proximity the oak אֵלוֹנֵ֥י (’ê·lō·w·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_436.htm">Strong's 436: </a> An oak, other strong tree of Moreh? מֹרֶֽה׃ (mō·reh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4176.htm">Strong's 4176: </a> Moreh -- a place near Shechem, also a hill of uncertain location <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Deuteronomy 11:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Deuteronomy 11:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Deuteronomy 11:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Deuteronomy 11:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Deuteronomy 11:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Deuteronomy 11:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Deuteronomy 11:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Deuteronomy 11:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Deuteronomy 11:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">Deuteronomy 11:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-30.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 11:30 Aren't they beyond the Jordan behind (Deut. 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