Whose Got Your Back?

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 9:32–33

9:32–33. Three disciples were with Jesus. This number is reminiscent of Moses’ three companions—Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu—who saw God (Ex. 24:9–11).

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 9:28–31

Moses and Elijah appeared and spoke with Jesus. The bodies of Moses and Elijah were never found. God buried Moses’ body (Deut. 34:5–6), and Elijah did not die but was taken up to heaven (2 Kings 2:11–12, 15–18). These two men represent the beginning and the end of Israel, for Moses, as the Lawgiver, founded the nation, and Elijah is to come back before the great and terrible day of the Lord (Mal. 4:5–6).