Deutéronome - Caput 34

Deutéronome 34.1 ascendit ergo Moses de campestribus Moab super montem Nebo in verticem Phasga contra Hiericho ostenditque ei Dominus omnem terram Galaad usque Dan Deutéronome 34.2 et universum Nepthalim terramque Ephraim et Manasse et omnem terram usque ad mare Novissimum Deutéronome 34.3 et australem partem et latitudinem campi Hiericho civitatis Palmarum usque Segor Deutéronome 34.4 dixitque Dominus ad eum haec est terra pro qua iuravi Abraham Isaac et Iacob dicens semini tuo dabo eam vidisti eam oculis tuis et non transibis ad illam Deutéronome 34.5 mortuusque est ibi Moses servus Domini in terra Moab iubente Domino Deutéronome 34.6 et sepelivit eum in valle terrae Moab contra Phogor et non cognovit homo sepulchrum eius usque in praesentem diem Deutéronome 34.7 Moses centum et viginti annorum erat quando mortuus est non caligavit oculus eius nec dentes illius moti sunt Deutéronome 34.8 fleveruntque eum filii Israhel in campestribus Moab triginta diebus et conpleti sunt dies planctus lugentium Mosen Deutéronome 34.9 Iosue vero filius Nun repletus est spiritu sapientiae quia Moses posuit super eum manus suas et oboedierunt ei filii Israhel feceruntque sicut praecepit Dominus Mosi Deutéronome 34.10 et non surrexit propheta ultra in Israhel sicut Moses quem nosset Dominus facie ad faciem Deutéronome 34.11 in omnibus signis atque portentis quae misit per eum ut faceret in terra Aegypti Pharaoni et omnibus servis eius universaeque terrae illius Deutéronome 34.12 et cunctam manum robustam magnaque mirabilia quae fecit Moses coram universo Israhel

Deutéronome : Caput 34

The Death of Moses: A Solemn Moment

Deuteronomy chapter 34 tells us about the final moments of Moses, a great leader and prophet of God. This moving passage describes not only his vision of the Promised Land, but also his death on Mount Nebo. Through these verses, we discover the unique greatness of Moses, highlighting his intimacy with God and his invaluable role in the history of the people of Israel.

A Leadership Transition

This chapter marks the end of an era and sets the stage for Joshua's new leadership. The rest of this story is revealed in the Book of Joshua, where we read:

Joshua 1:1-2: "After the death of Moses, the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' assistant, "My servant Moses is dead. Now therefore, you and all this people, prepare to cross the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the Israelites." This passage clearly illustrates the leadership transition after Moses' death, as described in Deuteronomy 34.

The Reference to Moses

The book of Jude also sheds interesting light on Moses' death:

Jude 1:9: "But even Michael the archangel, while he was arguing with the devil about Moses' body, did not dare to bring a blasphemous accusation against him, but said, 'The Lord rebuke him!'" This verse refers to a tradition concerning Moses' death, recorded in Deuteronomy 34, and highlights the reverence that surrounds his memory.

Moses in the Glory of God

The Transfiguration of Jesus, where Moses appears alongside Elijah, reminds us of Moses' eternal importance:

Matthew 17:3: "Moses and Elijah appeared before them and spoke to Jesus." This appearance underlines the continuity of Moses' work even after his death, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 34.

The Ministry of Moses

The book of Hebrews summarizes Moses' ministry in these words:

Hebrews 3:5: "Moses was faithful as a servant in all the house of God, testifying of what would be said in the future." This passage summarizes Moses' lasting legacy, the conclusion of which is recorded in Deuteronomy 34.

A Summary of the Life of Moses

Finally, in the book of Acts, Stephen summarizes Moses' life:

Acts 7:23, 30: "When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the Israelites. [...] After another forty years, an angel appeared to him in the wilderness near Mount Sinai, in the flames of a burning bush." This passage evokes the 40 years of Moses' life, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 34:7.

Conclusion

Let us reflect together on these biblical passages that highlight the lasting legacy of this faithful servant of God. Moses' life and death remind us of the importance of faith, obedience, and trust in God, even in times of transition and change.