Deuteronomy 3:23

And I besought the Lord at that time, saying,

Cross-references

Deuteronomy 1:37 also recalls Moses' exclusion because of the people's rebellion — another account of why he cannot enter.

Deuteronomy 32:51 Historical context

Deuteronomy 32:51 specifies Moses' sin at Meribah-kadesh as the reason for his exclusion — the same event behind this plea.

Deuteronomy 10:10 recounts Moses' successful intercession for Israel — contrasting with his failed plea here.

Numbers 20:12 Historical context

Numbers 20:12 gives the reason God excluded Moses: failure to uphold His holiness at Meribah — the event behind this plea.

In 2 Corinthians 12:9, Paul's plea for strength is met with 'grace sufficient' — contrasting with Moses' denied request, both show God's response to human weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:8 shows Paul also pleading with the Lord three times—similar action of earnest prayer.