The reference to Mt. Pisgah fits with the allusion in the text that Moses had reached the peak of his calling. Whenever a person attains or reaches the peak of his calling or career, he or she only goes down.
Explanation:
So, by taking Moses to the peak of Mount Nebo, which is called Mt. Pisgah, God was signalling to Moses to prepare for his death and the change of baton to Joshua. God was also fulfilling His promise that Moses would only view the promised land but would never cross into it. Mt. Pisgah, therefore, represents the terminal point for Moses and his leadership of the Israelites.
