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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

landinheritancepromise

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