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Mount Nebo is a mountain in Jordan where, according to the Bible, Moses stood at the end of his life and looked out over the Promised Land.
From its summit, on a clear day, you can see across the Jordan Valley to Jericho and even to the hills of Jerusalem. A memorial church stands on top, cared for by Franciscan friars, with ancient mosaics inside.
It is one of the most moving viewpoints in the entire biblical world, and a highlight of any journey that includes Jordan.
God showed Moses the whole Promised Land from this mountain, and here Moses died, having led his people for forty years but never entering the land himself.
The account is one of the most poignant in all of Scripture, a story of a lifelong journey completed within sight of its goal.
Why do pilgrims visit Mount Nebo?
Standing where Moses stood, looking at the land he longed for but never reached, teaches something about faith and patience that stays with people. In our years bringing groups here, we have seen Mount Nebo move people to silence. To look out over the same view Moses saw at the end of his life puts your own journey, and your own longings, into a deep and lasting perspective.
In Jordan, near the town of Madaba, a short drive from the capital Amman. It is a standard stop on Israel and Jordan combination pilgrimages.
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