Joshua 13:20
New International Version
Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth Jeshimoth—

New Living Translation
Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth.

English Standard Version
and Beth-peor, and the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,

Berean Standard Bible
Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth—

King James Bible
And Bethpeor, and Ashdothpisgah, and Bethjeshimoth,

New King James Version
Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth Jeshimoth—

New American Standard Bible
Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, Beth-jeshimoth,

NASB 1995
and Beth-peor and the slopes of Pisgah and Beth-jeshimoth,

NASB 1977
and Beth-peor and the slopes of Pisgah and Beth-jeshimoth,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Beth-peor and the slopes of Pisgah and Beth-jeshimoth,

Amplified Bible
and Beth-peor and the slopes of Pisgah and Beth-jeshimoth,

Christian Standard Bible
Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth—

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth—

American Standard Version
and Beth-peor, and the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,

English Revised Version
and Beth-peor, and the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth Jeshimoth.

Good News Translation
Bethpeor, the slopes of Mount Pisgah, and Beth Jeshimoth.

International Standard Version
Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, Beth-jeshimoth,

Majority Standard Bible
Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth?

NET Bible
Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth Jeshimoth.

New Heart English Bible
Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, Beth Jeshimoth,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Beth-peor, and Ashdoth-pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,

World English Bible
Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, Beth Jeshimoth,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Beth-Peor, and the Springs of Pisgah, and Beth-Jeshimoth,

Young's Literal Translation
and Beth-Peor, and the springs of Pisgah, and Beth-Jeshimoth,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the house of Peor, and the ravines of Pisgah, and the house of Jeshimoth,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Bethphogor and Asedoth, Phasga and Bethiesimoth,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Bethpeor, and the descending slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth;

New American Bible
Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, Beth-jeshimoth,

New Revised Standard Version
and Beth-peor, and the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Beth-peor and Ashtaroth and Pisgah and Beth-jeshimoth

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Bayth Peor and Estruth and Pasga and Bayth Akheshmuth
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Beth-peor, and the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Baethphogor, and Asedoth Phasga, and Baetthasinoth,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Reuben's Inheritance
19Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley, 20 Beth-peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth— 21all the cities of the plateau and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon until Moses killed him and the chiefs of Midian (Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba), the princes of Sihon who lived in the land.…

Cross References
Numbers 32:37-38
The Reubenites built up Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim, / as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (whose names were changed), and Sibmah. And they renamed the cities they rebuilt.

Deuteronomy 3:10
all the cities of the plateau, all of Gilead, and all of Bashan as far as the cities of Salecah and Edrei in the kingdom of Og.

1 Kings 4:19
Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah.

1 Chronicles 5:8
and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.

Ezekiel 25:9
therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land.

Jeremiah 48:21-24
Judgment has come upon the high plain—upon Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath, / upon Dibon, Nebo, and Beth-diblathaim, / upon Kiriathaim, Beth-gamul, and Beth-meon, ...

Isaiah 15:1-4
This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. ...

Amos 2:1-3
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.

Zephaniah 2:8-9
“I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. / Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.”

Judges 11:18
Then Israel traveled through the wilderness and bypassed the lands of Edom and Moab. They came to the east side of the land of Moab and camped on the other side of the Arnon. But they did not enter the territory of Moab, since the Arnon was its border.

2 Kings 10:33
from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.

Psalm 60:8
Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

Isaiah 16:7-11
Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken. / For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea. / So I weep with Jazer for the vines of Sibmah; I drench Heshbon and Elealeh with my tears. Triumphant shouts have fallen silent over your summer fruit and your harvest. ...

Jeremiah 48:1-5
Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. / A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ ...

Isaiah 25:10-12
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile. / He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands. / The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust.


Treasury of Scripture

And Bethpeor, and Ashdothpisgah, and Bethjeshimoth,

Beth-peor

Numbers 25:3
And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.

Deuteronomy 4:46
On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:

Ashdoth-pisgah.

Joshua 12:3
And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Bethjeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdothpisgah:

Deuteronomy 3:17
The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast thereof, from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, under Ashdothpisgah eastward.

Beth-jeshimoth

Numbers 33:49
And they pitched by Jordan, from Bethjesimoth even unto Abelshittim in the plains of Moab.

Ezekiel 25:9
Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim,

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Joshua 13
1. The bounds of the land not yet conquered
8. The inheritance of the two tribes and a half
14. The Lord and his sacrifices are the inheritance of Levi
15. The bounds of the inheritance of Reuben
22. Balaam slain
24. The bounds of the inheritance of God
29. and of the half tribe of Manasseh














Beth-peor
Beth-peor is a location east of the Jordan River, associated with the Moabite territory. It is significant in biblical history as the site where the Israelites camped before crossing into the Promised Land. This location is also linked to the incident of Israel's idolatry with Baal of Peor, as recorded in Numbers 25. The worship of Baal at Peor led to a severe plague among the Israelites, which was only stopped by Phinehas's zealous act. This event underscores the recurring theme of Israel's struggle with idolatry and the need for covenant faithfulness. Beth-peor is also mentioned in Deuteronomy 34:6 as the place near where Moses was buried, although the exact location of his grave remains unknown.

the slopes of Pisgah
The slopes of Pisgah refer to the mountainous region in Moab, part of the Abarim range, from which Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death. Pisgah is often associated with Mount Nebo, where Moses was granted a panoramic view of Canaan. This location holds significant prophetic and typological importance, as Moses represents the Law, which could not bring the people into the Promised Land, symbolizing the limitations of the Law in achieving salvation. The view from Pisgah serves as a reminder of God's promises and the fulfillment of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The slopes of Pisgah are a testament to God's faithfulness and the hope of future fulfillment through Jesus Christ, who leads believers into the ultimate Promised Land.

and Beth-jeshimoth—
Beth-jeshimoth, meaning "house of the deserts," is located near the northeastern shore of the Dead Sea. It served as a boundary marker for the territory allotted to the tribe of Reuben. This area was part of the plains of Moab, where the Israelites camped before entering Canaan. The strategic location of Beth-jeshimoth made it a significant point for trade and military movements. In Ezekiel 25:9, Beth-jeshimoth is mentioned in a prophecy against Moab, highlighting its importance in regional geopolitics. The mention of Beth-jeshimoth in Joshua 13:20 emphasizes the detailed fulfillment of God's promises regarding the land distribution among the tribes of Israel, showcasing His meticulous care and sovereignty over the affairs of His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Beth-peor
A location east of the Jordan River, associated with the worship of Baal-peor. It is significant in Israel's history as a place where the Israelites fell into idolatry and immorality (Numbers 25).

2. Slopes of Pisgah
A region near Mount Nebo, from which Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death. It represents a place of transition and revelation.

3. Beth-jeshimoth
A town located in the plains of Moab, near the Dead Sea. It served as a boundary marker for the land allotted to the tribe of Reuben.
Teaching Points
The Danger of Idolatry
Beth-peor serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Believers must guard their hearts against modern forms of idolatry, such as materialism or self-worship.

The Importance of Obedience
The events at Pisgah underscore the importance of obedience to God's commands. Moses' inability to enter the Promised Land due to disobedience serves as a cautionary tale.

God's Faithfulness in Boundaries
The mention of Beth-jeshimoth as a boundary marker reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel. Believers can trust God to establish and maintain the boundaries of their lives.

Transition and Revelation
The slopes of Pisgah symbolize moments of transition and revelation in our spiritual journey. Believers should seek God's guidance during times of change.

Community and Accountability
The collective experiences of the Israelites in these locations highlight the importance of community and accountability in maintaining faithfulness to God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Beth-peor,
פְּע֛וֹר (pə·‘ō·wr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1047: Beth-peor -- 'house of Peor', a place East of the Jordan

the slopes
וְאַשְׁדּ֥וֹת (wə·’aš·dō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 794: A foundation, (mountain) slope

of Pisgah,
הַפִּסְגָּ֖ה (hap·pis·gāh)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6449: Pisgah -- 'cleft', a mountain in Moab

and Beth-jeshimoth—
הַיְשִׁמֽוֹת׃ (hay·ši·mō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1020: Beth-jeshimoth -- 'place of the desert', a place East of the Jordan in Moab


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