Deuteronomy 1:4
New International Version
This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon, and at Edrei had defeated Og king of Bashan, who reigned in Ashtaroth.

New Living Translation
This took place after he had defeated King Sihon of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, and at Edrei had defeated King Og of Bashan, who ruled in Ashtaroth.

English Standard Version
after he had defeated Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth and in Edrei.

Berean Standard Bible
This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and then at Edrei had defeated Og king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth.

King James Bible
After he had slain Sihon the king of the Amorites, which dwelt in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, which dwelt at Astaroth in Edrei:

New King James Version
after he had killed Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and Og king of Bashan, who dwelt at Ashtaroth in Edrei.

New American Standard Bible
after he had defeated Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth and in Edrei.

NASB 1995
after he had defeated Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.

NASB 1977
after he had defeated Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.

Legacy Standard Bible
after he had struck down Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.

Amplified Bible
after he had defeated Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who lived at Ashtaroth in Edrei.

Christian Standard Bible
This was after he had defeated King Sihon of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and King Og of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth, at Edrei.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth, at Edrei.

American Standard Version
after he had smitten Sihon the king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who dwelt in Ashtaroth, at Edrei.

English Revised Version
after he had smitten Sihon the king of the Amorites, which dwelt in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, which dwelt in Ashtaroth, at Edrei:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This was after he had defeated King Sihon of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, and King Og of Bashan, who ruled in Ashtaroth and in Edrei.

Good News Translation
This was after the LORD had defeated King Sihon of the Amorites, who ruled in the town of Heshbon, and King Og of Bashan, who ruled in the towns of Ashtaroth and Edrei.

International Standard Version
This took place after he defeated Sihon, king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon and Og, king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth at Edrei.

Majority Standard Bible
This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and then at Edrei had defeated Og king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth.

NET Bible
This took place after the defeat of King Sihon of the Amorites, whose capital was in Heshbon, and King Og of Bashan, whose capital was in Ashtaroth, specifically in Edrei.

New Heart English Bible
after he had struck Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth and in Edrei.

Webster's Bible Translation
After he had slain Sihon the king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who dwelt at Astaroth in Edrei:

World English Bible
after he had struck Sihon the king of the Amorites who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan who lived in Ashtaroth, at Edrei.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
after his striking Sihon king of the Amorite who is dwelling in Heshbon, and Og king of Bashan who is dwelling in Ashtaroth in Edrei.

Young's Literal Translation
after his smiting Sihon king of the Amorite who is dwelling in Heshbon, and Og king of Bashan who is dwelling in Ashtaroth in Edrei,

Smith's Literal Translation
After his smiting Sihon, king of the Amorites, who will dwell in Heshbon, and Og, king of Bashan, who will dwell in Ashtaroth in Edrei:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
After that he had slain Sehon king of the Amorrhites, who dwelt in Hesebon: and Og king of Basan who abode in Astaroth, and in Edrai,

Catholic Public Domain Version
after he had struck down Sihon, the king of the Amorites, who lived at Heshbon, and Og, the king of Bashan, who resided at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,

New American Bible
after he had defeated Sihon, king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon, and Og, king of Bashan, who reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei.

New Revised Standard Version
This was after he had defeated King Sihon of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon, and King Og of Bashan, who reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
After he had slain Sihon the king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and Og the king of Mathnin, who dwelt in Astaroth and in Erdei,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
After he had killed Sihon, the King of the Amorites, who was dwelling in Kheshbon, and Og, the King of Mathnin, who was dwelling in Astruth and in Ardi:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
after he had smitten Sihon the king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who dwelt in Ashtaroth, at Edrei;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
after he had smitten Seon king of the Amorites who dwelt in Esebon, and Og the king of Basan who dwelt in Astaroth and in Edrain;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Command to Leave Horeb
3In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses proclaimed to the Israelites all that the LORD had commanded him concerning them. 4This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and then at Edrei had defeated Og king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth. 5On the east side of the Jordan in the land of Moab, Moses began to explain this law, saying:…

Cross References
Numbers 21:21-35
Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, / “Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” / But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. ...

Joshua 12:1-6
Now these are the kings of the land whom the Israelites struck down and whose lands they took beyond the Jordan to the east, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward: / Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along the middle of the valley, up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites), that is, half of Gilead, / as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah. ...

Numbers 32:33
So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them.

Numbers 21:24
And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified.

Numbers 21:33-35
Then they turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet them in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to Moses, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So they struck down Og, along with his sons and his whole army, until no remnant was left. And they took possession of his land.

Joshua 13:10-12
and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon, as far as the border of the Ammonites; / also Gilead and the territory of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all of Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salecah— / the whole kingdom of Og in Bashan, who had reigned in Ashtaroth and Edrei and had remained as a remnant of the Rephaim. Moses had struck them down and dispossessed them,

Judges 11:19-22
And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, and said to him, ‘Please let us pass through your land into our own place.’ / But Sihon would not trust Israel to pass through his territory. So he gathered all his people, encamped in Jahaz, and fought with Israel. / Then the LORD, the God of Israel, delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel, who defeated them. So Israel took possession of all the land of the Amorites who inhabited that country, ...

Psalm 135:10-12
He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: / Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan. / He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel.

Psalm 136:17-22
He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. / and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever. / Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever. ...

Amos 2:9-10
Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below. / And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

Nehemiah 9:22
You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan.

1 Chronicles 5:18-22
The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle. / They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. / And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. ...

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Hebrews 11:29-30
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. / By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.

Acts 7:45
And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,


Treasury of Scripture

After he had slain Sihon the king of the Amorites, which dwelled in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, which dwelled at Astaroth in Edrei:

Deuteronomy 2:26-37
And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth unto Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying, …

Deuteronomy 3:1-11
Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei…

Numbers 21:21-35
And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, …

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Deuteronomy 1
1. Moses' speech in the end of the fortieth year
6. briefly rehearsing the history of God's sending them from Horeb
14. of giving them officers
19. of sending the spies to search the land
34. of his anger for their incredulity
41. and disobedience














This was after he had defeated Sihon king of the Amorites
The defeat of Sihon, king of the Amorites, is a significant event in Israel's journey to the Promised Land. Sihon ruled over a territory east of the Jordan River, which was strategically important for Israel's passage into Canaan. The Amorites were a powerful people, and their defeat demonstrated God's power and faithfulness to Israel. This victory is recounted in Numbers 21:21-31 and is celebrated in Psalm 135:10-12. The conquest of Sihon's land was a fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel the land of their enemies (Deuteronomy 2:24-37).

who lived in Heshbon
Heshbon was the capital city of Sihon and a significant urban center in the region. Archaeological evidence suggests it was a fortified city, which underscores the military achievement of Israel in capturing it. The city later became part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Reuben (Joshua 13:17). Heshbon's capture is a testament to God's provision and the fulfillment of His promises to the Israelites.

and then at Edrei had defeated Og king of Bashan
Og, king of Bashan, was another formidable opponent, known for his giant stature (Deuteronomy 3:11). The battle at Edrei was crucial as Bashan was a fertile and prosperous region. The defeat of Og is mentioned in several biblical passages (Numbers 21:33-35, Psalm 136:17-22) and is seen as a demonstration of God's might and the assurance of His promises. Og's defeat also prefigures the ultimate victory of Christ over all powers and principalities (Colossians 2:15).

who lived in Ashtaroth
Ashtaroth was one of the principal cities of Og's kingdom and a center of worship for the Canaanite goddess Astarte. The city's name reflects the prevalent pagan practices that Israel was to avoid. The conquest of Ashtaroth symbolizes the triumph of the worship of Yahweh over idolatry. This victory foreshadows the spiritual conquest of Christ, who overcomes sin and idolatry, establishing His kingdom of righteousness (Revelation 19:11-16).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Sihon, King of the Amorites
Sihon was a powerful king who ruled over the Amorites, a group of people living in the region east of the Jordan River. His defeat by the Israelites marked a significant victory in their journey to the Promised Land.

2. Heshbon
This was the capital city of Sihon, King of the Amorites. It became a symbol of Israel's triumph over their enemies and God's faithfulness in delivering the land into their hands.

3. Og, King of Bashan
Og was another formidable king who ruled over Bashan, a region known for its strong cities and warriors. His defeat further demonstrated God's power and the fulfillment of His promises to Israel.

4. Ashtaroth
A city in Bashan, associated with Og, King of Bashan. It was one of the key locations that fell to the Israelites, showcasing God's provision and protection.

5. The Israelites
The people of God, led by Moses, who were on their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Their victories over Sihon and Og were pivotal moments in their history.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Battle
The victories over Sihon and Og remind us that God is faithful to His promises and will fight for His people. We can trust Him in our own battles, knowing He is with us.

Overcoming Obstacles
Just as the Israelites faced formidable enemies, we too face challenges. With God's help, we can overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable.

Remembering God's Past Victories
Reflecting on past victories, like those over Sihon and Og, strengthens our faith and encourages us to trust God for future challenges.

God's Sovereignty
The defeat of powerful kings like Sihon and Og demonstrates God's sovereignty over all nations and rulers. We can rest in His ultimate control over world events.

The Importance of Obedience
The Israelites' success was tied to their obedience to God's commands. Our own spiritual victories are often linked to our willingness to follow God's guidance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
This was after
אַחֲרֵ֣י (’a·ḥă·rê)
Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

he had defeated
הַכֹּת֗וֹ (hak·kō·ṯōw)
Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5221: To strike

Sihon
סִיחֹן֙ (sî·ḥōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5511: Sihon -- a king of the Amorites

king
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of the Amorites,
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 567: Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe

who
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

lived
יוֹשֵׁ֖ב (yō·wō·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in Heshbon,
בְּחֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן (bə·ḥeš·bō·wn)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2809: Heshbon -- a place East of the Jordan

and then
וְאֵ֗ת (wə·’êṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

at Edrei [had defeated]
בְּאֶדְרֶֽעִי׃ (bə·’eḏ·re·‘î)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 154: Edrei -- a chief city of Bashan, also a place in Naphtali

Og
ע֚וֹג (‘ō·wḡ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5747: Og -- king of Bashan

king
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Bashan,
הַבָּשָׁ֔ן (hab·bā·šān)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1316: Bashan -- 'smooth', a region East of the Jordan

who
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

lived
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב (yō·wō·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in Ashtaroth.
בְּעַשְׁתָּרֹ֖ת (bə·‘aš·tā·rōṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6252: A place East of the Jordan


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