Deuteronomy 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 2:9 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 2:9 — KJV
“And the LORD said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of their land for a possession; because I have given Ar unto the children of Lot for a possession. Distress...: or, Use no hostility against Moab”
— Deuteronomy 2:9 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 2:9 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 2:9
“And when thou comest nigh over against the children of Ammon, distress them not, nor meddle with them: for I will not give thee of the land of the children of Ammon any possession; because I have given it unto the children of Lot for a possession.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:9: distress, give, land
“And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:9: lord, give, land
“Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah. word: Heb. mouth”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:9: give, land, because
“I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour wherewith he served against it, because they wrought for me, saith the Lord GOD. for his...: or, for his hire”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:9: lord, give, land
“And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man armed to battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:9: lord, battle, give
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