Deuteronomy 34:3
New International Version
the Negev and the whole region from the Valley of Jericho, the City of Palms, as far as Zoar.

New Living Translation
the Negev; the Jordan Valley with Jericho—the city of palms—as far as Zoar.

English Standard Version
the Negeb, and the Plain, that is, the Valley of Jericho the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.

Berean Standard Bible
the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.

King James Bible
And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, unto Zoar.

New King James Version
the South, and the plain of the Valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.

New American Standard Bible
and the Negev and the territory in the Valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.

NASB 1995
and the Negev and the plain in the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.

NASB 1977
and the Negev and the plain in the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the Negev and the plain in the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.

Amplified Bible
and the Negev (South country) and the plain in the Valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.

Christian Standard Bible
the Negev, and the plain in the Valley of Jericho, the City of Palms, as far as Zoar.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho, the City of Palms, as far as Zoar.

American Standard Version
and the South, and the Plain of the valley of Jericho the city of palm-trees, unto Zoar.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD also showed him the land in the south, from the valley near the town of Jericho, known as The City of Palm Trees, down to the town of Zoar.

English Revised Version
and the South, and the Plain of the valley of Jericho the city of palm trees, unto Zoar.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the Negev, and the Jordan Plain-the valley of Jericho (the City of Palms)-as far as Zoar.

Good News Translation
the southern part of Judah; and the plain that reaches from Zoar to Jericho, the city of palm trees.

International Standard Version
including the Negev, the Arabah, the valley of Jericho, and the city of the palm trees as far as Zoar.

Majority Standard Bible
the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.

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

New Heart English Bible
and the Negev, and the Plain of the Valley of Jericho the city of palm trees, to Zoar.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm-trees, to Zoar.

World English Bible
and the south, and the Plain of the valley of Jericho the city of palm trees, to Zoar.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the south, and the circuit of the Valley of Jericho, the city of palms, to Zoar.

Young's Literal Translation
and the south, and the circuit of the valley of Jericho, the city of palms, unto Zoar.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the south and the circuit in the valley of Jericho, the city of palm-trees, even to Zoar.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the south part, and the breadth of the plain of Jericho the city of palm trees as far as Segor.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the southern region, and the breadth of the plain of Jericho, the city of palms, as far as Zoar.

New American Bible
the Negeb, the plain (the valley of Jericho, the City of Palms), and as far as Zoar.

New Revised Standard Version
the Negeb, and the Plain—that is, the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees—as far as Zoar.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, as far as Zoar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the south and the plain in the valley of Yerikho, the city of palm trees unto Tsar.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the South, and the Plain, even the valley of Jericho the city of palm-trees, as far as Zoar.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the wilderness, and the country round about Jericho, the city of palm-trees, to Segor.

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Context
The Death of Moses
2all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, 3 the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar. 4And the LORD said to him, “This is the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob when I said, ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you will not cross into it.”…

Cross References
Genesis 13:10
And Lot looked out and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan, all the way to Zoar, was well watered like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)

Numbers 13:23
When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which they carried on a pole between two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs.

Numbers 13:27
And they gave this account to Moses: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and indeed, it is flowing with milk and honey. Here is some of its fruit!

Joshua 3:16
the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho.

Joshua 5:10-12
On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while the Israelites were camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they kept the Passover. / The day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate unleavened bread and roasted grain from the produce of the land. / And the day after they had eaten from the produce of the land, the manna ceased. There was no more manna for the Israelites, so that year they began to eat the crops of the land of Canaan.

Joshua 13:3
from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites;

Joshua 15:12
And the western border was the coastline of the Great Sea. These are the boundaries around the clans of the descendants of Judah.

2 Kings 25:5
but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him.

Jeremiah 52:8
but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him.

Ezekiel 20:6
On that day I swore to bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had searched out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands.

Ezekiel 20:15
Moreover, with an uplifted hand I swore to them in the wilderness that I would not bring them into the land that I had given them—a land flowing with milk and honey, the glory of all lands—

Matthew 4:25
Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

Matthew 19:1
When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.

Mark 3:8
Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.

Mark 10:1
Then Jesus left that place and went into the region of Judea, beyond the Jordan. Again the crowds came to Him and He taught them, as was His custom.


Treasury of Scripture

And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, to Zoar.

the city of palm

Judges 1:16
And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which lieth in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelt among the people.

Judges 3:13
And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.

2 Chronicles 28:15
And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.

Zoar

Genesis 14:2,8
That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar…

Genesis 19:22
Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.

Numbers 34:3
Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be the outmost coast of the salt sea eastward:

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Deuteronomy 34
1. Moses from mount Nebo views the land
5. He dies there
6. His burial
7. His age
8. Thirty days mourning for him
9. Joshua succeeds him
10. The praise of Moses














the Negev
The term "Negev" comes from the Hebrew root "נֶגֶב" (negev), meaning "dry" or "south." This region is a vast desert area in southern Israel, characterized by its arid climate and sparse vegetation. Historically, the Negev was a significant area for the Israelites, representing both a physical and spiritual journey. It was a place of testing and reliance on God, as the Israelites wandered through the wilderness. The Negev's harsh environment serves as a metaphor for the trials and purification that believers may experience in their spiritual walk, reminding us of the need for faith and perseverance.

and the whole region from the Valley of Jericho
The "Valley of Jericho" refers to the fertile area surrounding the ancient city of Jericho, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Jericho, known as the "City of Palms," was a significant location in Israel's history, marking the first major conquest in the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. The valley's lushness contrasts with the surrounding desert, symbolizing God's provision and the abundance that comes from obedience to His commands. This phrase highlights the transition from wilderness wandering to the fulfillment of God's promises, encouraging believers to trust in God's timing and faithfulness.

the City of Palms
Jericho is referred to as the "City of Palms" due to its abundant palm trees, which thrived in the oasis-like environment. Palms are often associated with victory and triumph in biblical symbolism, as seen in the use of palm branches during Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This imagery reinforces the idea of Jericho as a place of victory for the Israelites, where God's power was demonstrated in the miraculous fall of the city's walls. For Christians, the "City of Palms" serves as a reminder of the ultimate victory we have in Christ, who leads us in triumph over sin and death.

as far as Zoar
Zoar, meaning "small" or "insignificant" in Hebrew, was a city located near the Dead Sea. It is historically significant as the place where Lot fled during the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Zoar's mention in this verse marks the southern boundary of the land God showed Moses, encompassing the full extent of the Promised Land. This reference to Zoar underscores God's comprehensive promise to His people, from the smallest to the greatest, and His attention to detail in fulfilling His covenant. It serves as an encouragement to believers that no promise of God is too small or insignificant, and His plans encompass every aspect of our lives.

(3) And the south--i.e., the Negeb.

And the plain--i.e., the plain of Jordan.

The valley of Jericho.--The city of palm trees may or may not be identical with that place.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the Negev
הַנֶּ֗גֶב (han·ne·ḡeḇ)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south

and the region
הַכִּכָּ֞ר (hak·kik·kār)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3603: A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money)

from the Valley
בִּקְעַ֧ת (biq·‘aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1237: A split, a wide level valley between mountains

of Jericho,
יְרֵח֛וֹ (yə·rê·ḥōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua

the City
עִ֥יר (‘îr)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892: Excitement

of Palms,
הַתְּמָרִ֖ים (hat·tə·mā·rîm)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8558: Palm tree, date palm

[and] all the way
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

to Zoar.
צֹֽעַר׃ (ṣō·‘ar)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6820: Zoar -- 'insignificance', a city at the southeastern end of the Dead Sea


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