Deuteronomy 34:3 net — the Negev, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of date palm trees, as far as Zoar.

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"the Negev, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of date palm trees, as far as Zoar."

— Deuteronomy 34:3, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 34 — Context

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The Death of Moses Then Moses ascended from the rift valley plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the summit of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho. The LORD showed him the whole land– Gilead to Dan,

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and all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the distant sea,

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the Negev, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of date palm trees, as far as Zoar.

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Then the LORD said to him,“This is the land I promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob when I said,‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I have let you see it, but you will not cross over there.”

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So Moses, the servant of the LORD, died there in the land of Moab as the LORD had said.

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He buried him in the valley in the land of Moab near Beth Peor, but no one knows his exact burial place to this very day.

Deuteronomy 34:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 34:3 say?
Deuteronomy 34:3 in the NET Bible reads: “the Negev, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of date palm trees, as far as Zoar.”
Where is Deuteronomy 34:3 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 34:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 34, verse 3.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 34:3.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 34:3 in?
Deuteronomy 34:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 34:3?
Deuteronomy 34:3 reads (NET): “the Negev, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of date palm trees, as far as Zoar.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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