Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 34:3 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 34:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 34 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees , unto Zoar.”
Deuteronomy 34:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:3
The south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees—Vehanegev vehaKikkar (the Negev and the circle/plain) describes two regions: the arid southern wilderness and the lush Jordan valley. Jericho is called ir ha-temarim (city of palms), emphasizing its oasis fertility contrasted with surrounding desert. Jericho would be Israel's first conquest (Joshua 6)—Moses sees the very city his successor Joshua will soon destroy. The 'palm trees' evoke Eden-like abundance (Psalm 92:12), a foretaste of rest after wilderness wandering.Unto Zoar—Zoar was the small city where Lot fled duri...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 34:3
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and took the captives”
“Moses' brother-in-law”
“and they possessed the city of palm trees.”
“escape there”
“king of Sodom”
“and the king of Gomorrah”
“and your south border shall be from the end of the Salt Sea eastward;”