Deuteronomy 3:17 Meaning
The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, under Ashdoth-pisgah eastward.
Context Explained
15And I gave Gilead unto Machir.
16And unto the Reubenites and unto the Gadites I gave from Gilead even unto the river Arnon half the valley, and the border even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon;
17The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, under Ashdoth-pisgah eastward.
18And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war.
19But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle, (for I know that ye have much cattle,) shall abide in your cities which I have given you;
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Joshua 12:3
Both verses mention the geographical boundaries of the land given to Israel.
Hebrews 11:9
This verse reflects on the faith of Abraham in inheriting the promised land.
Matthew 5:5
Both verses highlight the theme of inheriting the earth.
Source: Deuteronomy 3:17