New International Version So we stayed in the valley near Beth Peor. New Living Translation So we stayed in the valley near Beth-peor. English Standard Version So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor. Berean Standard Bible So we stayed in the valley opposite Beth-peor. Berean Literal Bible And we stayed in the valley opposite Beth-peor. King James Bible So we abode in the valley over against Bethpeor. New King James Version “So we stayed in the valley opposite Beth Peor. New American Standard Bible So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor. NASB 1995 “So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor. NASB 1977 “So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor. Legacy Standard Bible So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor. Amplified Bible So we stayed in the Valley opposite Beth-peor. Berean Annotated Bible So we stayed in the valley opposite Beth-peor (house of Peor). Christian Standard Bible So we stayed in the valley facing Beth-peor. Holman Christian Standard Bible So we stayed in the valley facing Beth-peor.” American Standard Version So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor. Contemporary English Version After this we stayed in the valley at Beth-Peor. English Revised Version So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor. GOD'S WORD® Translation So we stayed in the valley near Beth Peor. Good News Translation "So we remained in the valley opposite the town of Bethpeor." International Standard Version We then encamped in the valley opposite Beth-peor." NET Bible So we settled down in the valley opposite Beth Peor. New Heart English Bible So we stayed in the valley over against Beth Peor. Webster's Bible Translation So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo we stayed in the valley opposite Beth-peor. World English Bible So we stayed in the valley near Beth Peor. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd we dwell in a valley opposite Beth-Peor.” Berean Literal Bible And we stayed in the valley opposite Beth-peor. Young's Literal Translation 'And we dwell in a valley over-against Beth-Peor. Smith's Literal Translation And we shall dwell in the valley over against the House of Opening. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd we abode in the valley over against the temple of Phogor. Catholic Public Domain Version And we remained in the valley, opposite the shrine of Peor.” New American Bible So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor. New Revised Standard Version So we remained in the valley opposite Beth-peor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo we dwelt in the valley opposite Beth-peor. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And we dwelt in the valley opposite Bayth Peor.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor. Brenton Septuagint Translation And we abode in the valley near the house of Phogor. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Moses Forbidden to Cross the Jordan…28But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.” 29So we stayed in the valley opposite Beth-peor. Cross References So we stayed Numbers 25:1 While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab, Numbers 33:49 And there on the plains of Moab they camped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim. Deuteronomy 1:46 For this reason you stayed in Kadesh for a long time—a very long time. in the valley Deuteronomy 4:46 while they were in the valley across the Jordan facing Beth-peor in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon and was defeated by Moses and the Israelites after they had come out of Egypt. Deuteronomy 34:6 And He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab facing Beth-peor, and no one to this day knows the location of his grave. Numbers 21:20 and from Bamoth to the valley in Moab where the top of Pisgah overlooks the wasteland. opposite Beth-peor. Joshua 13:20 Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth— Numbers 25:3 So Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD burned against them. Psalm 106:28-29 They yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods. / So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. Numbers 27:12-14 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go up this mountain of the Abarim range and see the land that I have given the Israelites. / After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was; / for when the congregation contended in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you rebelled against My command to show My holiness in their sight regarding the waters.” Those were the waters of Meribah in Kadesh, in the Wilderness of Zin. Deuteronomy 34:1-4 Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan, / all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, / the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar. … Numbers 20:12 But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust Me to show My holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them.” Deuteronomy 1:37 The LORD was also angry with me on your account, and He said, “Not even you shall enter the land. Deuteronomy 4:21-22 The LORD, however, was angry with me on account of you, and He swore that I would not cross the Jordan to enter the good land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. / For I will not be crossing the Jordan, because I must die in this land. But you shall cross over and take possession of that good land. Deuteronomy 32:48-52 On that same day the LORD said to Moses, / “Go up into the Abarim Range to Mount Nebo, in the land of Moab across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites as their own possession. / And there on the mountain that you climb, you will die and be gathered to your people, just as your brother Aaron died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people. … Joshua 1:2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. Treasury of Scripture So we stayed in the valley over against Bethpeor. Deuteronomy 4:3,46 Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you… Deuteronomy 34:6 And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day. Numbers 25:3 And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel. Jump to Previous Abode Beth Bethpeor Beth-Peor Beth-Pe'or Dwell Opposite Over-Against Peor Valley WaitingJump to Next Abode Beth Bethpeor Beth-Peor Beth-Pe'or Dwell Opposite Over-Against Peor Valley WaitingDeuteronomy 3 1. The conquest of Og, king of Bashan11. This size of his bed 12. The distribution of his lands to the two tribes and half 23. Moses prays to enter into the land 26. He is permitted to see it So we stayed Israel remained in place after the Lord confirmed that Moses would not cross the Jordan. The people waited under Moses’ leadership as Joshua was prepared to lead them into Canaan. Num 25:1 While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began… in the valley Their camp was in the low country east of the Jordan, where Israel had assembled before entering the land God promised to give them. Deu 4:46 while they were in the valley across the Jordan… opposite Beth-peor. Beth-peor stood in Moab near the site associated with Israel’s sin at Baal-peor. The location reminded the nation of God’s judgment on idolatry as they prepared to take possession of the land. Jos 13:20 Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth— Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who is recounting the journey and experiences of the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. Moses is not allowed to enter the land himself due to previous disobedience. 2. Israelites The people of God, who have been wandering in the wilderness and are now on the brink of entering the Promised Land. 3. Beth-peor A location in the land of Moab, opposite the Promised Land, where the Israelites camped. It is significant as a place of transition and reflection before entering Canaan. 4. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It represents the fulfillment of God's covenant and blessings. 5. The Valley The geographical setting where the Israelites are encamped, symbolizing a place of waiting and preparation. Teaching Points Reflection and PreparationJust as the Israelites paused at Beth-peor, we must take time to reflect on our spiritual journey and prepare for the next steps God has for us. Obedience and Consequences Moses' inability to enter the Promised Land serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God and the consequences of disobedience. God's Faithfulness Despite past failures, God remains faithful to His promises. Beth-peor represents a new beginning and the assurance of God's continued guidance. Leadership Transition The transition from Moses to Joshua illustrates the importance of raising new leaders and trusting God's plan beyond individual roles. Spiritual Readiness Like the Israelites, we must be spiritually ready to enter into the promises God has for us, which requires faith, trust, and a willingness to follow His lead. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 3:29?2. How does Deuteronomy 3:29 demonstrate God's guidance in Moses' leadership journey? 3. What can we learn from Moses' obedience despite not entering the Promised Land? 4. How does Deuteronomy 3:29 connect with God's promises in the book of Joshua? 5. How can we apply Moses' trust in God's plan to our own lives? 6. What does Moses' experience teach about accepting God's will in difficult situations? 7. Why did Moses remain in the valley opposite Beth-peor in Deuteronomy 3:29? 8. What is the significance of Beth-peor in biblical history and archaeology? 9. How does Deuteronomy 3:29 reflect God's judgment on Moses? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 3? (29) So we abode in the valley over against Beth-peor.--Moses' burial-place, as appears by Deuteronomy 34:6. It is a significant finishing touch to the scene described above. This verse also concludes the recapitulation of Israel's journey from Horeb (Deuteronomy 1:6) to the banks of Jordan, with which this first discourse of Moses begins. The remainder, contained in Deut. Iv., is the practical part of the discourse, which now begins. Verse 29. - In the valley over against Beth-peor; i.e. in the plains of Moab (Arboth Moab, Numbers 22:1; cf. Deuteronomy 4:46; Deuteronomy 34:6). Beth-pe'or, i.e. the house or temple of Pe'or, the Moabitish Baah There was a hill Pe'or, in the Abarim range, near to which this town was; it was opposite to Jericho, six Roman miles north of Libias (Eusebius); it was given to the tribe of Reuben (Joshua 13:20). In passing from the historical recapitulation, Moses indicates precisely the locality in which they were when this address was delivered. Deuteronomy 3:29 NIV |
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