Deuteronomy 34 is the final chapter of the Book of Deuteronomy, and it depicts the death of Moses and the appointment of Joshua as his successor. The chapter begins with Moses ascending Mount Nebo, where God allows him to see the Promised Land that he will not be able to enter due to his disobedience. Moses dies there at the age of 120, and God Himself buries him in an unknown location, ensuring that no one would turn Moses’ burial site into a place of worship. The Israelites mourn the loss of their leader for thirty days.
The chapter also highlights the greatness of Moses’ prophetic ministry, stating that there has never been anyone like him since, whom God knew face to face. It describes the signs and wonders performed by Moses before the people of Israel and recounts how he led them out of Egypt. The chapter concludes by emphasizing that none have arisen in Israel like Moses, who was filled with God’s spirit and wisdom.
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