PLaines of Moab] Once belonging to the Moabites, since to the Amorites, and from them wonne by the Israelites, and in their present possession. on this side Jordan] Those that were at Jericho were beyond Jordan from Egypt; but the place where they pitched at this time, was on this side Jordan to travellers journeying towards Canaan; and it is said to be by Jericho, because Jericho was situate about seven or eight miles from Jordan, and over against the place where the people encamped.