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Are they not beyond the Jordan ... Moreh?

The Israelites are on the eastern side of the Jordan River. Moses uses a question to remind the people where these mountains are located. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: "As you know, they are beyond the Jordan ... Moreh." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

beyond the Jordan

"on the west side of the Jordan River"

west of the western road

"in the west"

over against Gilgal

"near Gilgal" This may not be the same place as the city near Jericho. Moses may be referring to a place that is near Shechem. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

oaks of Moreh

These are sacred trees near Gilgal. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

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