Deuteronomy 4:46-49
On this side Deut 4:47, Deut 1:5, Deut 3:29; Num 32:19 over Deut 3:29 Bethpeor Beth-peor was a city which was situated, according to Eusebius, opposite Jericho, and six miles above Livias. As the name signifies "the house of Peor," it is probable that there was a temple to Peor, situated in this place, full in view of the people, while Moses was pressing upon them the worship of Jehovah alone; and perhaps the very temple where so many had sinned to their own destruction. Moses Deut 1:4, Deut 2:30-36, Deut 3:8; Num 21:21-32 Deut 3:1-14, Deut 29:7-8; Num 21:33-35 Aroer Deut 2:36, Deut 3:12; Josh 13:24-33 even unto The Samaritan interpreter has, "unto the mountain of snow, which is Hermon." See note on Deut 3:9. Sion Deut 3:9; Ps 133:3 under the springs Deut 3:17, Deut 34:1; Josh 13:20
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