Plain Of Moab
LocationsGeographical Setting
A fertile plateau situated on the eastern side of the Jordan River valley, directly opposite Jericho and facing the Promised Land.
What is the meaning of Plain Of Moab in the Bible?
The Plain of Moab denotes the geographical region on the eastern bank of the Jordan River, extending from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, where the Israelites camped prior to their entry into Canaan.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this location clarifies the geographical context of the final speeches in Deuteronomy and the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua, marking the threshold between wilderness wandering and settlement.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
- Why did the biblical author mention Plain Of Moab in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Plain Of Moab clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.