1)

Why did Hashem instruct Moshe to see the land before he died?

1.

Rashi (in Pasuk 52): Because Hashem knew how precious the land was in his eyes'.

2.

Seforno: In order to bestow his blessings upon it. 1

3.

Da'as Zekenim and Hadar Zekenim (both in Pasuk 52) and Rosh (in Pasuk 44): Because He could not grant his request to enter, so at least He granted his request to see it, in order not to turn him away empty-handed.


1

Which is what Moshe intended when he initially asked for permission to see Eretz Yisrael - Refer to 3:25:2:1.

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