Deu 3:17 | NETfull | STEP | The Arabah and the Jordan River were also a border, from the sea of Chinnereth to the sea of the Arabah (that is, the Salt Sea), beneath the watershed of Pisgah to the east.

Deuteronomy 3:17

17 The Arabah and the Jordan River ^{▼▼ The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity (also in vv. 20, 25).} were also a border, from the sea of Chinnereth ^{▼▼ Heb “from Chinnereth.” The words “the sea of” have been supplied in the translation as a clarification.} ^{▼▼ Chinnereth. This is another name for the Sea of Galilee, so called because its shape is that of a harp (the Hebrew term for “harp” is כִּנּוֹר, kinnor).} to the sea of the Arabah (that is, the Salt Sea), ^{▼▼ The Salt Sea is another name for the Dead Sea (cf. Gen 14:3; Josh 3:16).} beneath the watershed ^{▼▼ The meaning of the Hebrew term אַשְׁדֹּת (’ashdot) is unclear. It is usually translated either “slopes” (ASV, NAB, NIV) or “watershed” (NEB).} of Pisgah ^{▼▼ Pisgah. This appears to refer to a small range of mountains, the most prominent peak of which is Mount Nebo (Num 21:20; 23:14; Deut 3:27; cf. 34:1).} to the east.