Where did Moses die?
Moses was 120 years of age at the time of his death in the land of Moab. Testifying to his natural strength, the Bible comments: “His eye had not grown dim, and his vital strength had not fled.” He was buried by Jehovah in a location never since discovered. (De 34:5 to 7) Likely, this was to prevent the Israelites from being ensnared into false worship by making a shrine of his grave. Evidently the Devil desired to use Moses’ body for some such purpose, for Jude, the Christian disciple and half brother of Jesus Christ, writes: “When Michael the archangel had a difference with the Devil and was disputing about Moses’ body, he did not dare to bring a judgment against him in abusive terms, but said: ‘May Jehovah rebuke you.’” (Jude 9) Before crossing over into Canaan under the leadership of Joshua, Israel observed a 30 day mourning period for Moses. De 34:8. Sources: The scriptures cited and the publication, “Insight on the Scriptures”, Volume II 1988 Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.
The bible does not state where Moses was buried. From studying, I believe that God took Moses up to heaven in a whirlwind, as he did with Elijah. When Jesus was at the Mount of Transfiguration, the deciples saw the two prophets speaking to Jesus. This was Elijah and Moses. The bible tells of Elijah being transfigured, I believe God did the same with Moses.
Who took his place as leader? 4. Show me on the map where Moses stood, and the land he looked out upon. 5. Who can tell me the story of Moses’ life? Spiritual Study Intermediate Moses and Aaron had spoken the Lord’s word and shown the Lord’s power to the people. Aaron the priest represented the Lord’s love, and Moses the lawgiver the Lord’s truth. What is meant by their death? Not that the power of the Lord fails, but the apprehension of the Lord that we have today must give place to a wiser and stronger one tomorrow, as we advance in regeneration. So Aaron gives place to Eleazar, and Moses to Joshua. There seemed to be a note of self-confidence in Moses’ bringing water from the rock, which must be left behind before the heavenly life is reached. Moses and Joshua both stand for the Lord’s truth with us, Moses for the Divine truth leading, and Joshua for the Divine truth combating. In that thought it is interesting that Joshua is first introduced to us as leading the soldiers against Am
