Mount Nebo
The summit where Moses died looking at the Promised Land.
Inhabitants or natives
Desert area frequented by shepherds.
Description
Mount Nebo is located in a very high mountain range."To the east, beyond the valley, other mountains, and mountains to the south and even higher mountains to the north. To the northwest, the green valley of the Jordan that flows into the Dead Sea, to the west first the dark-colored sea and then, beyond, the arid and rocky desert, interrupted only by the splendid oasis of Engedi, and then the mountains of Judea. An imposing, vast panorama (Judea), whichever way the eye turns. And one forgets, in such a vision of plant life, which is supposed or known to be inhabited, the dark vision of the Asphaltite lake, without sails, without life, always dark even under the sun, sad even in the low and extended peninsula that stretches from the eastern side almost to the middle of the lake. But, what paths to descend into the valley! Only wild animals can be comfortable on these paths. If one could not cling to trunks and bushes, one could not descend from the summit..."[1]
Important events
In the last year, Jesus brings the apostolic troupe here for a retreat of several days after the hostility encountered in Jerusalem.
Its name
Today Djebel En-Neba, in Madaba, Jordan.
Where is it mentioned in the work?
EMV 500
Learn more about this place
The high place of Moses' death.[2]
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