Where is Pisgah in the Bible?
Pisgah, the slopes of Pisgah, was a mountain range located in the land of Moab, east of the Jordan River. It is mentioned several times in the Pentateuch, particularly in relation to Moses and the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. Pisgah appears in 7 verses across 3 books of the Bible.
What happened at Pisgah?
Pisgah, or the slopes of Pisgah, was a mountain range located in the land of Moab, east of the Jordan River. It is mentioned several times in the Pentateuch, particularly in relation to Moses and the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. During the Israelites' wilderness wanderings, they camped in the valley opposite Beth-peor, in the land of Moab, where Moses delivered his final instructions and warnings to the people (Deut. 4:44-46). God instructed Moses to go up to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, and view the land of Canaan, which He was giving to the Israelites (Deut. 3:27; 34:1). From this vantage point, Moses was able to see the Promised Land, from Gilead to Dan, and all the lands of Naphtali, Ephraim, Manasseh, Judah, and the Negev (Deut. 34:1-3). After viewing the land, Moses died there in the land of Moab, and God buried him in a valley opposite Beth-peor (Deut. 34:5-6). The slopes of Pisgah are also mentioned as part of the territory conquered by the Israelites and allocated to the tribes of Reuben and Gad (Num. 21:20; Josh. 12:3; 13:20). The significance of Pisgah lies in its association with Moses' final moments and its panoramic view of the Promised Land, symbolizing the fulfillment of God's promise to His people.
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Where does Pisgah appear in the Bible?
Pisgah is referenced in 7 verses across 3 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Deuteronomy 3:27
- Deuteronomy 4:49
- Deuteronomy 34:1
- Joshua 12:3
- Joshua 13:20
- Numbers 21:20
- Numbers 23:14
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Pisgah.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Pisgah?
Pisgah appears in 7 verses across 3 books, most often in Deuteronomy, which accounts for 3 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Pisgah?
Deuteronomy, Joshua, Numbers.
Where can I read every verse about Pisgah?
This page lists 7 of them. Protos carries all 7, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
