Plains of Moab

Plains of Moab

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31.7500°N, 35.7500°E View on Map

About Plains of Moab

The Plains of Moab was the area east of the Jordan River where Israel camped before entering the Promised Land. Here Moses delivered his final addresses (Deuteronomy), and here he died and was buried by God. Joshua prepared the people for the conquest from this location.

History of Plains of Moab

Exodusc. 1400 BC

Israel camps in plains of Moab before crossing Jordan

NUM 22:1
Exodusc. 1400 BC

Balaam blesses Israel instead of cursing

NUM 23:1-24:25
Exodusc. 1400 BC

Israel sins with Moabite women at Baal-Peor

NUM 25:1-9
Exodusc. 1400 BC

Moses delivers his final addresses (Deuteronomy)

DEU 1:1-5
Exodusc. 1400 BC

Moses dies on Mount Nebo overlooking the plains

DEU 34:1-8

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Biblical Significance of Plains of Moab

The plains of Moab, across the Jordan from Jericho, served as Israel's final encampment before entering Canaan. Here Moses delivered his farewell addresses recorded in Deuteronomy, renewing the covenant with the new generation. The plains witnessed both Balaam's blessings and Israel's sin with Moabite women. This transitional location marked the end of wilderness wandering and the beginning of conquest.

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