Old Testament · Book 5 of 66
Deuteronomy
34 chapters. Book overviews with themes and outlines are written and reviewed in Phase 2. Below are the records in the graph that draw primarily on this book.
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Admah
Admah, one of the "cities of the plain" destroyed along with Sodom and Gomorrah. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Ammon
Ammon, a nation descended from Lot, and its capital Rabbah, often in conflict with Israel. Mentioned in 123 verses across 20 books, first at Genesis 19:38.
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Anak
Anak was the ancestor of the Anakim, a race of giants who inhabited Canaan before the Israelite conquest. Mentioned in 16 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 13:22.
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Ar
Ar, the capital of Moab, mentioned in the context of Israel's journey and prophecies. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 21:15.
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Arabah
The Arabah, a desert plain extending from the Sea of Galilee to the Gulf of Aqaba. Mentioned in 22 verses across 9 books, first at Deuteronomy 1:1.
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Argob
Argob, a region in Bashan, conquered by the Israelites and known for its many fortified cities. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Deuteronomy 3:4.
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Aroer
Aroer, a city situated on the edge of the Arnon Valley, near the border between Israel and Moab. Mentioned in 9 verses across 5 books, first at Deuteronomy 2:36.
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Ashtaroth
Ashtaroth or Beeshterah, a city in Bashan, ruled by King Og and later allotted to the Levites. Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Deuteronomy 1:4.
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Bashan
Bashan was a region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertility and allotted to the half-tribe of Manasseh. Mentioned in 53 verses across 15 books, first at Numbers 21:33.
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Bene-jaakan
Bene-jaakan (Beeroth Bene-jaakan) was an Israelite encampment during the wilderness wanderings. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 33:31.
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Beor
Beor was the father of Balaam, a pagan prophet from Pethor. Mentioned in 9 verses across 5 books, first at Numbers 22:5.
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Beth-peor
Beth-peor was a place east of the Jordan River, where the Israelites camped and Moses was buried in an unknown valley. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Deuteronomy 3:29.
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Bezer
Bezer, also called Bozrah, was a Levitical city of refuge in the territory of Reuben. Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Deuteronomy 4:43.
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Caphtor
Caphtor, identified as the island of Crete, was the original homeland of the Philistines and a place visited by the apostle Paul. Mentioned in 10 verses across 5 books, first at Deuteronomy 2:23.
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Dizahab
Dizahab, a place near where Moses delivered his final speeches to the Israelites (Deu.1.1). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Deuteronomy 1:1.
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Ebal Mount
Mount Ebal, also known as Mount Zalmon or Mount Ephraim, was a mountain in Canaan where the Israelites held a ceremony of curses and blessings (Deu.11.29; 27:4, 13; Joshua 8:30, 33; Judges 9:48; Psalm 68:14; Jeremiah 4:15). Mentioned in 8 verses across 5 books, first at Deuteronomy 11:29.
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Edrei
Edrei, an Amorite city east of the Jordan defeated by the Israelites under Moses. Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 21:33.
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Elath
Elath, an Edomite port on the Red Sea, was fortified by Judah during the reigns of Solomon and Uzziah. Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Deuteronomy 2:8.
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Eliab
Eliab, a Reubenite, was the father of Dathan and Abiram, who rebelled against Moses. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 16:1.
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Eshcol Valley
The Eshcol Valley, where the Israelite spies cut down a large cluster of grapes during their reconnaissance mission in Canaan. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 13:23.
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Euphrates
The Euphrates, a major river in the ancient Near East, often served as a boundary marker for the Promised Land and was the site of significant events in biblical history. Mentioned in 48 verses across 15 books, first at Genesis 2:14.
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Ezion-geber
Ezion-geber, an Israelite encampment during the Exodus and later a port city on the Red Sea, known for its maritime trade and shipbuilding. Mentioned in 7 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 33:35.
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Gaza
Gaza, one of the five major Philistine cities, was the site of Samson's exploits and a place visited by Philip the evangelist in the early church. Mentioned in 23 verses across 13 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Gerizim Mount
Mount Gerizim, a mountain in Samaria, was designated as the site for pronouncing blessings and was the location of Jotham's parable to the men of Shechem. Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Deuteronomy 11:29.
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Geshur
Geshur, an Aramean kingdom ruled by Talmai, was the homeland of David's wife Maacah and a refuge for Absalom after he murdered his half-brother Amnon. Mentioned in 14 verses across 5 books, first at Deuteronomy 3:14.
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Gilgal
Gilgal, also known as Geliloth, Beth-gilgal, or Gibeath-haaraloth, was a significant site during Israel's early history in Canaan, serving as a base for Joshua and a place of worship (Deu.11.30; Joshua 4:19-20; 5:3,9-10; 14:6; Judges 2:1; 11:14-15; 15:12-33; Hosea 9:15). Mentioned in 38 verses across 9 books, first at Deuteronomy 11:30.
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Golan
Golan was a city of refuge in Bashan, allotted to the Levites of the family of Gershon and located in the territory of the half-tribe of Manasseh (Deu.4.43; Joshua 20:8; 21:27; 1Ch.6.71). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Deuteronomy 4:43.
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Havvoth-jair
Havvoth-jair were villages in Gilead captured by Jair, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh, during the Israelite conquest of the region (Num.32.41; Deut 3:14; Judg 10:4; 1Ch.2.23). Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 32:41.
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Hazerim
Hazerim, meaning "villages," refers to the settlements inhabited by the Avvim, a people group dispossessed by the Caphtorim (Deut 2:23). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Deuteronomy 2:23.
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Hazeroth
Hazeroth was one of the places where the Israelites camped during their wilderness wanderings, mentioned in the context of Moses' leadership challenges (Num.11.35; 12:16; 33:17-18; Deut 1:1). Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 11:35.
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Hermon Mount
Mount Hermon, also known as Baal-hermon, Baal-hamon, Baal-gad, Senir, or Sirion, was a prominent mountain on the northern border of Israel (Deut 3:8-9; 4:48; Josh 11:3,17; 12:1,5,7; 13:5,11; 1Ch.5.23; Psa.29.6; 42:6; 89:12; 133:3; Sng.4.8; 8:11; Jer.18.14; Ezk.27.5). Mentioned in 20 verses across 8 books, first at Deuteronomy 3:8.
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Hor-haggidgad
Hor-haggidgad (Gudgodah), an Israelite campsite between Bene-jaakan and Jotbathah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 33:32.
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Jabbok
The Jabbok, a river east of the Jordan, where Jacob wrestled with God. Mentioned in 7 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 32:22.
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Jahaz
Jahaz (Jahzah), a Moabite town where the Israelites defeated Sihon and later allotted to Reuben. Mentioned in 9 verses across 7 books, first at Numbers 21:23.
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Jair
Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, captured the region of Gilead. Mentioned in 5 verses across 5 books, first at Numbers 32:41.
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Jericho Valley
The Jericho Valley, the location of the ancient city of Jericho (Deu.34.3). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Deuteronomy 34:3.
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Jotbathah
Jotbathah, a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey, known for its streams of water (Numbers 33:33-34; Deu.10.7). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 33:33.
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Kedemoth
Kedemoth, a town in Moab from which Moses sent messengers to Sihon, later became a Levitical city within the territory of Reuben (Deu.2.26; Joshua 13:18; 21:37; 1Ch.6.79). Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Deuteronomy 2:26.
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Kibroth-hattaavah
Kibroth-hattaavah, meaning "graves of craving," was a place where the Israelites complained about the lack of meat and were punished with a plague (Numbers 11:34-35; 33:16-17; Deu.9.22). Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 11:34.
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Laban
Laban, a place where Moses spoke to the Israelites (Deu.1.1). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Deuteronomy 1:1.
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Lebanon
Lebanon, a mountainous region north of Israel, known for its cedar trees and as a symbol of strength and beauty (1Ki.4.33; Psalm 92:12). Mentioned in 56 verses across 16 books, first at Deuteronomy 1:7.
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Maacah
Maacah (Maacath), a region near Geshur (Deu.3.14; Joshua 12:5). Mentioned in 8 verses across 5 books, first at Deuteronomy 3:14.
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Massah
Massah, a place in the wilderness where the Israelites tested the Lord by demanding water (Exodus 17:7; Deu.6.16; 9:22; 33:8; Psalm 95:8). Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Exodus 17:7.
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Meribah
Meribah, a place where the Israelites quarreled with Moses and tested the Lord, and where water came from the rock (Exodus 17:7; Deu.33.8; Psalm 95:8). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Exodus 17:7.
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Meribah
Meribah-kadesh, a place where Moses disobeyed God by striking the rock to bring forth water (Numbers 20:13, 24; 27:14; Deu.32.51; Psalm 81:7; 106:32; Ezk.47.19; 48:28). Mentioned in 8 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 20:13.
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Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia, the ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, where Abraham lived before being called to Canaan (Genesis 24:10; Act.7.2) and where the Israelites were oppressed by Cushan-rishathaim (Judges 3:8, 10). Mentioned in 7 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 24:10.
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Moreh
Moreh refers to two locations: a place near Shechem where Abraham built an altar (Gen.12.6) and a hill near Gilgal, associated with the blessing and cursing ceremony (Deut 11:30). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 12:6.
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Moserah
Moserah was a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness wanderings, and where Aaron died and was buried. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Deuteronomy 10:6.
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Moses
Moses was the Levite child drawn out of the Nile and raised in Pharaoh's house, whom God called at the burning bush to bring Israel out of Egypt. He led the people through the sea, received the law at Sinai, and guided them for forty years to the edge of the promised land.
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Nebo Mount
Mount Nebo, also called Abarim, was the mountain from which Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 27:12.
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Og
Og was the Amorite king of Bashan who was defeated by the Israelites during their journey to the Promised Land. Mentioned in 22 verses across 6 books, first at Numbers 21:33.
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Paran Mount
Mount Paran is mentioned in poetic passages as a place from which God comes or shines forth. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Deuteronomy 33:2.
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Pethor
Pethor was the hometown of Balaam, the prophet hired by Balak to curse Israel, located near the Euphrates River in Mesopotamia. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 22:5.
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Pisgah
Pisgah, or the slopes of Pisgah, was a mountain range in Moab where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death. Mentioned in 8 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 21:20.
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Ramoth
Ramoth, also called Ramoth-gilead, was a city of refuge in Gad and a Levitical city (Deu. 4:43; Jos. 20:8; 21:38). Mentioned in 35 verses across 9 books, first at Genesis 31:47.
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Salecah
Salecah was a city in the region of Bashan, east of the Jordan River, associated with the kingdoms of Og and Sihon (Deut. 3:10; Josh. 12:5; 13:11; 1Chr. 5:11). Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Deuteronomy 3:10.
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Salt Sea
The Salt Sea, also known as the Sea of Arabah, is another name for the Dead Sea, located at the lowest point on Earth (Gen. 14:3; Num. 34:3, 12; Deut. 3:17; Josh. 3:16; 12:3; 15:2, 5; 18:19; Deut. 4:49; 2Ki. 14:25). Mentioned in 11 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 14:3.
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Seir Mount
Mount Seir refers to the mountainous region within Seir, often associated with the Edomites (Deut. 1:2; 2:1, 5; 1Chr. 4:42; Ezek. 35:2, 3, 7, 15). Mentioned in 11 verses across 4 books, first at Deuteronomy 1:2.
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Shephelah
The Shephelah was the lowland region between the Judean hills and the coastal plain, known for its fertile valleys and strategic importance (Josh. 9:1; 10:40; 2Chr. 28:18; Jer. 17:26; 32:44; 33:13). Mentioned in 19 verses across 9 books, first at Deuteronomy 1:7.
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Sidon
Sidon, also called Great Sidon, was a prominent Phoenician city known for its trade and culture, and was the hometown of Jezebel, wife of King Ahab (1Ki. 16:31). It is mentioned in various contexts throughout the Bible, including the Old Testament (Gen. 10:19; Josh. 11:8; Judg. 10:6; Isa. 23:2-4; Jer. 27:3; Ezek. 28:21-22) and the New Testament (Matt. 11:21-22; Luke 4:26; Act.27.3). Mentioned in 45 verses across 18 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Suph
Suph, a place near the wilderness where Moses spoke to the Israelites (Deut. 1:1). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Deuteronomy 1:1.
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Taberah
Taberah, a place where the Israelites camped and experienced God's judgment by fire for their complaints (Num. 11:3; Deut. 9:22). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 11:3.
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Tophel
Tophel, a location mentioned in Moses' speech to the Israelites, possibly near modern-day et-Tafeleh, southeast of the Dead Sea (Deut. 1:1). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Deuteronomy 1:1.
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Zeboiim
Zeboiim, one of the cities of the plain, along with Sodom and Gomorrah, that was destroyed by God due to its wickedness (Gen. 10:19; 14:2, 8; Deut. 29:23; Hos. 11:8). Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Genesis 10:19.
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Zephath
Zephath, later called Hormah, was a Canaanite city that Israel failed to capture but was later defeated by Judah and Simeon . Mentioned in 9 verses across 6 books, first at Numbers 14:45.
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Zered
The Zered Brook marked the end of Israel's 38 years of wilderness wanderings until they crossed it to enter Moab . Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 21:12.
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