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Beth-peor: The term Beth-peor indicates a town east of the Jordan River, where the Israelites stayed while Moses gave them the law (Deuteronomy 4:46). It was also the place where Balaam gave one of his prophecies about the Israelites (Numbers 23:28). Its location is uncertain.

Here is another way to spell the name of this town:

Beth Peor (New International Version, NET Bible)

the slopes of Pisgah: The slopes of Pisgah indicates the area around Mount Pisgah. It formed the south boundary of King Sihon’s territory. The location of Mount Pisgah is uncertain.

and Beth-jeshimoth: The town of Beth-jeshimoth is referred to in Joshua 12:3 and you should translate it the same way in both places.

Here is another way to spell the name of this town:

Beth Jeshimoth (New International Version, NET Bible)

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