Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 4:46
On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Beth-peor, 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:
46. beyond Jordan ] See Deu 1:1.
the valley over against Beth-peor ] Deu 3:29.
whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, etc.] This part of Deu 4:46 and Deu 4:47 are, of course, superfluous after chs. 2 and 3. But their superfluity does not necessarily prove that they were placed here before Deu 1:6 to Deu 3:29 was prefixed to chs. 5 ff. For Deu 4:48 f. are based on ch. 3.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
46. Beth-peorthat is, “house”or “temple of Peor.” It is probable that a temple of thisMoabite idol stood in full view of the Hebrew camp, while Moses wasurging the exclusive claims of God to their worship, and thisallusion would be very significant if it were the temple where somany of the Israelites had grievously offended.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
On this side Jordan, in the valley, over against Bethpeor,…. Where the Israelites abode some time; see De 3:29,
in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon; which was now conquered, and in the hands of the Israelites:
whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they came out of Egypt; not as soon as, or quickly after they came from thence; for it was but a few months ago since this conquest was made, whereas it was near forty years since they came out of Egypt.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
smote. Compare Num 21:24. Num 1:4.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
On this side: Deu 4:47, Deu 1:5, Deu 3:29, Num 32:19
over: Deu 3:29
Bethpeor: Beth-peor was a city which was situated, according to Eusebius, opposite Jericho, and six miles above Livias. As the name signifies “the house of Peor,” it is probable that there was a temple to Peor, situated in this place, full in view of the people, while Moses was pressing upon them the worship of Jehovah alone; and perhaps the very temple where so many had sinned to their own destruction.
Moses: Deu 1:4, Deu 2:30-36, Deu 3:8, Num 21:21-32
Reciprocal: Num 26:3 – General Jos 13:20 – Bethpeor