Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version (The Emites used to live there—a people strong and numerous, and as tall as the Anakites. New Living Translation (A race of giants called the Emites had once lived in the area of Ar. They were as strong and numerous and tall as the Anakites, another race of giants. English Standard Version (The Emim formerly lived there, a people great and many, and tall as the Anakim. Berean Standard Bible (The Emites used to live there, a people great and many, as tall as the Anakites. King James Bible The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; New King James Version (The Emim had dwelt there in times past, a people as great and numerous and tall as the Anakim. New American Standard Bible (The Emim lived there previously, a people as great, numerous, and tall as the Anakim. NASB 1995 (The Emim lived there formerly, a people as great, numerous, and tall as the Anakim. NASB 1977 (The Emim lived there formerly, a people as great, numerous, and tall as the Anakim. Legacy Standard Bible (The Emim lived there formerly, a people as great, numerous, and tall as the Anakim. Amplified Bible (The Emim lived there in times past, a people great and numerous, and as tall as the Anakim. Christian Standard Bible The Emim, a great and numerous people as tall as the Anakim, had previously lived there. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Emim, a great and numerous people as tall as the Anakim, had previously lived there. American Standard Version (The Emim dwelt therein aforetime, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakim: Contemporary English Version Before the LORD gave the Moabites their land, a large and powerful tribe lived there. They were the Emim, and they were as tall as the Anakim. English Revised Version (The Emim dwelt therein aforetime, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakim: GOD'S WORD® Translation The Emites used to live there. These people were as strong, as numerous, and as tall as the people of Anak. Good News Translation A mighty race of giants called the Emim used to live in Ar. They were as tall as the Anakim, another race of giants. International Standard Version (The Emites, a people as powerful, numerous, and tall as the Anakim, lived there before. Majority Standard Bible (The Emites used to live there, a people great and many, as tall as the Anakites. NET Bible (The Emites used to live there, a people as powerful, numerous, and tall as the Anakites. New Heart English Bible (The Emim lived there before, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakim: Webster's Bible Translation (The Emims dwelt in it in times past, a people great, and many, and tall as the Anakims; World English Bible (The Emim lived there before, a great and numerous people, and tall as the Anakim. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe Emim have formerly dwelt in it, a people great, and numerous, and tall as the Anakim; Young's Literal Translation 'The Emim formerly have dwelt in it, a people great, and numerous, and tall, as the Anakim; Smith's Literal Translation (The Emims dwelt in it before them, a people great and many and high as the Anakims; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Emims first were the inhabitants thereof, a people great, and strong, and so tall, that like the race of the Enacims, Catholic Public Domain Version The Emim were the first of its inhabitants, a people great and strong, and of such great height, like the race of the Anakim. New American Bible (Formerly the Emim lived there, a people great and numerous and as tall as the Anakim; New Revised Standard Version (The Emim—a large and numerous people, as tall as the Anakim—had formerly inhabited it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe Amney dwelt in it formerly, a people great and many and tall, like giants; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Amney from the first have dwelt in it, a people great and many, and as high as giants; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The Emim dwelt therein aforetime, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakim; Brenton Septuagint Translation Formerly the Ommin dwelt in it, a great and numerous nation and powerful, like the Enakim. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wanderings in the Wilderness…9Then the LORD said to me, “Do not harass the Moabites or provoke them to war, for I will not give you any of their land, because I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as their possession.” 10(The Emites used to live there, a people great and many, as tall as the Anakites. 11Like the Anakites, they were also regarded as Rephaim, though the Moabites called them Emites.… Cross References Numbers 13:22 They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, dwelled. It had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt. Genesis 14:5-6 In the fourteenth year, Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rephaites in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in Shaveh-kiriathaim, / and the Horites in the area of Mount Seir, as far as El-paran, which is near the desert. Amos 2:9 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. Joshua 11:21-22 At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities. / No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive. Numbers 21:11-13 They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim in the wilderness opposite Moab to the east. / From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered. / From there they moved on and camped on the other side of the Arnon, in the wilderness that extends into the Amorite territory. Now the Arnon is the border between the Moabites and the Amorites. Genesis 15:18-21 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— / the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, / Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, ... Joshua 12:4-5 And Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of the Rephaim, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei. / He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all of Bashan up to the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. 1 Samuel 17:4-7 Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height, / and he had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a bronze coat of mail weighing five thousand shekels, / and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. ... 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ... 1 Chronicles 20:4-8 Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ... Numbers 13:28-33 Nevertheless, the people living in the land are strong, and the cities are large and fortified. We even saw the descendants of Anak there. / The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the Jordan.” / Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “We must go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly conquer it!” ... Deuteronomy 9:2 The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them, and you have heard it said, “Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?” Genesis 6:4 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and afterward as well—when the sons of God had relations with the daughters of men. And they bore them children who became the mighty men of old, men of renown. Joshua 15:13-14 According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. Judges 1:20 Just as Moses had promised, Judah gave Hebron to Caleb, who drove out the descendants of the three sons of Anak. Treasury of Scripture The Emims dwelled therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; Deuteronomy 2:11 Which also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the Moabites call them Emims. Genesis 14:5 And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaomer, and the kings that were with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims in Shaveh Kiriathaim, Jump to Previous Aforetime Anakim Anakims Anakites Dwelt Emim Emims Emites Equal Live Numbers Numerous Past Strong Tall Therein Times UsedJump to Next Aforetime Anakim Anakims Anakites Dwelt Emim Emims Emites Equal Live Numbers Numerous Past Strong Tall Therein Times UsedDeuteronomy 2 1. The story is continued, that they were not to meddle with the Edomites9. nor with the Moabites 16. nor with the Ammonites 24. but Sihon the Amorite was subdued by them The Emites used to live there The Emites were a group of people who inhabited the region of Moab before the Israelites arrived. They are often associated with the Rephaim, a term used in the Old Testament to describe ancient giants or mighty warriors. The mention of the Emites provides historical context, indicating that the land had been occupied by formidable peoples before the Israelites' conquest. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God displacing powerful nations to fulfill His promises to Israel. a people great and many as tall as the Anakites Persons / Places / Events 1. EmitesA people described as great, numerous, and tall, similar to the Anakites. They were inhabitants of the land before the Moabites. 2. Anakites A race of giants known for their height and strength, often mentioned in the context of the Israelites' fear and the challenges they faced in conquering the Promised Land. 3. Moab The region where the Emites once lived, later inhabited by the Moabites, descendants of Lot. 4. Israelites The people of God, journeying through the wilderness and receiving instructions from God through Moses. 5. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who recounts their journey and God's commands in the book of Deuteronomy. Teaching Points Understanding God's SovereigntyThe presence of formidable peoples like the Emites and Anakites serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples. Despite their strength, God had a plan for Israel. Trusting in God's Promises The Israelites' journey through lands inhabited by giants challenges believers to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. Overcoming Fear with Faith The fear of the giants is a metaphor for the fears we face in life. Believers are encouraged to overcome fear with faith, relying on God's power and presence. Historical Context and Faith Understanding the historical context of the Emites and Anakites enriches our faith, showing how God has worked through history to fulfill His purposes. God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment The eventual possession of the land by Israel demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, encouraging believers to hold fast to His word.(10-12) These three verses which follow should be read parenthetically. The Emims.--See Genesis 14:5-6, for the first mention of Rephaim, Zuzim, Emim, and Horim. (The termination im is plural in Hebrew, and, like cherubim, does not need the additional s.) These tribes were flourishing in the time of Abraham, but were conquered before the exodus. The children of Esau succeeded them.--A partial mixture of the two races resulted in this case, and from their union sprang the Amalekites, Israel's inveterate foes (Genesis 36:12; Genesis 36:22). As Israel did unto the land of his possession.--On the east of Jordan in Moses' lifetime, as well as on the west of Jordan under Joshua. It is not necessary, therefore, to make the parenthesis (Deuteronomy 2:10-12) editorial, though it forms no essential part of Moses' speech. . . . Verses 10-12. - The mention of the Moabites gives occasion to the author to introduce some notices of the ancient inhabitants of Edom and Moab. In Moab dwelt, in the earlier times, the Emim, a giant race, potent and numerous, like the 'Anakim. They were also, like the 'Anakim reckoned among the Rephaim, but were by the Moabites called Emim. The word Emim means frightful, and was given to these men probably because of their huge stature and fierce aspect. Anakims (see Deuteronomy 1:28). Rephaim seems to have been a generic name of these gigantic Canaanitish tribes (see Genesis 14:5; Genesis 15:20). The Horim appear from the name (from חוד, a cave) to have been a Troglodyte race, inhabiting the caves which abound in the Edomite range, and with whom, perhaps, originated the conception which was at a later period carried out in the marvelous rock city of Petra. Of their own origin nothing is known. As Israel did [or has done] unto the land of his possession. This cannot be regarded as uttered proleptically; it must either be the insertion of a later age, or it must refer to the conquest which had actually been made before this by the Israelites of the land to the east of the Jordan. and which is, in Deuteronomy 3:20, described as the possession which the Lord had given to the two tribes and a half to whom it had been assigned. The latter is the preferable supposition.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew (The Emitesהָאֵמִ֥ים (hā·’ê·mîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 368: terrors', an inhabitant of Moab used to לְפָנִ֖ים (lə·p̄ā·nîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face live יָ֣שְׁבוּ (yā·šə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry there, בָ֑הּ (ḇāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew a people עַ֣ם (‘am) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock great גָּד֥וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent and many, וְרַ֛ב (wə·raḇ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great as tall וָרָ֖ם (wā·rām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise as the Anakites. כָּעֲנָקִֽים׃ (kā·‘ă·nā·qîm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6062: Anakim -- 'neck', a giant people around Hebron and in Philistia Links Deuteronomy 2:10 NIVDeuteronomy 2:10 NLT Deuteronomy 2:10 ESV Deuteronomy 2:10 NASB Deuteronomy 2:10 KJV Deuteronomy 2:10 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 2:10 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 2:10 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 2:10 French Bible Deuteronomy 2:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 2:10 The Emim lived therein before a people (Deut. 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