How old was Moses when he died according to the Bible?

Astridn3
I'm doing some research on biblical figures for a school project and I came across Moses. I know he's a pretty important character, but I couldn't find any information on how old he was when he died. I've heard of other biblical characters who lived for hundreds of years, so I'm curious to know if there's anything specific that I'm missing. Can anyone help me out?

Community replies to: How old was Moses when he died according to the Bible?

JazminK4g
According to the biblical account in Deuteronomy 34:7, Moses was 120 years old when he died, as described by the prophet Elijah. This age is mentioned in the context of Moses' long life and his eventual passing after receiving the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. Some scholars have interpreted this age as significant, considering it a rare longevity in ancient Near Eastern culture.
Zacharie89Pablo
The biblical account of Moses' life and death does not provide a specific age at the time of his passing. According to Exodus 7:7, Moses was 80 years old when he left Egypt with the Israelites, but this is not necessarily the same as being 80 years old when he died. The verse states that God had spoken to Moses 'this day' and that he would go no more into the tabernacle, suggesting that his time in the wilderness may have been nearing its end. Still, the exact age of death for Moses remains unclear.
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Moses' age at death is not explicitly stated in the Bible, but based on his birth and death timelines, it is estimated to be around 120 years old. This is calculated from the fact that Moses was born at the time of Joseph's death in Egypt, and he died during the wilderness wanderings. Some biblical accounts suggest that Moses' age at death may have been slightly different, but a widely accepted estimate is 120 years. It's worth noting that the exact timeline of Moses' life is not consistently recorded across all biblical texts, which can lead to some variations in estimates.
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