Deuteronomy 3:10
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This verse isn't just listing territory; it's highlighting the completeness of their conquest. The mention of "Salecah and Edrei" as the boundaries of Og's kingdom emphasizes that every city, from the plains to the furthest reaches of Bashan, was taken, leaving no part of that formidable kingdom unconquered. This underscores God's power to deliver His people fully, even against seemingly insurmountable opposition.
all the cities of the tableland and all Gilead and all Bashan, as far as Salecah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan.
English Standard Version (ESV)
Moses is summarizing the incredible victory God granted them over King Og of Bashan, detailing the extensive territory and numerous fortified cities that were conquered. This account follows the conquest of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and serves to emphasize the completeness of God's deliverance and the vastness of the land now secured for Israel east of the Jordan River. The mention of specific cities like Salecah and Edrei marks the boundaries of this newly acquired kingdom.
Ever feel like you're trying to find your way through a vast, unfamiliar landscape? This verse meticulously details the land God gave Israel, showing us how He makes His promises concrete.
A Precise Inventory
This verse isn't just a list of ancient cities; it's a detailed inventory of God's faithfulness. Moses is recounting the successful conquest of the land east of the Jordan River, specifically highlighting the territories of:
This careful description serves a crucial purpose: to demonstrate the extent of God's provision and power. It wasn't a vague promise; it was a tangible, conquered territory, now being assigned to the tribes of Israel.
The mention of Og, king of Bashan, conjures images of immense power. But this verse points to something far greater than Og's strength – the overwhelming power of God.
More Than Just Land Acquisition
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The conquest of Bashan and its king, Og, was no small feat. The commentaries remind us of a few key points:
Understand the original words
Gil'ad · Hebrew Proper Noun
A hilly, fertile, and forested region east of the Jordan River known for its livestock and agriculture. It often represents a central part of the territory given to the tribes of Israel.
Bashan · Hebrew Proper Noun
A region north of Gilead, renowned for its fertility, livestock, and dense oak forests. In the biblical narrative, it is famously associated with the kingdom of Og.
c. 1400 BC
Israelites Cross the Red Sea
Led by Moses, the Israelites escape slavery in Egypt, embarking on their 40-year journey through the wilderness towards the Promised Land.
c. 1300 BC— this verse
Moses Conquers Sihon and Og
The Israelites defeat the Amorite kings Sihon and Og east of the Jordan River, conquering their lands, including Gilead and Bashan, in preparation for entering Canaan.
c. 1300 BC
Division of Transjordanian Territories
The lands conquered from Sihon and Og, including Gilead and Bashan, are allocated to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, east of the Jordan River.
c. 1300 BC
Moses Surveys the Promised Land
From Mount Nebo, Moses is shown the vast territory of the Promised Land, stretching from Gilead and Bashan in the east to the Great Sea in the west.
This passage directly lists Og king of Bashan and his kingdom, including the cities of Salecah and Edrei, reinforcing the geographical and political scope mentioned in Deuteronomy.
Numbers 21:33-35This passage recounts the victory over Og and his people, mirroring the conquest described here and emphasizing God's deliverance and the completeness of the victory.
1 Chronicles 5:11This passage mentions the territory of Gad, which bordered and included parts of Gilead and Bashan, showing how these regions were later inhabited by the Israelites.
Psalm 135:11This Psalm references the conquest of Sihon and Og, highlighting them as powerful kings whose lands were taken by Israel, thus underscoring the significance of this victory.
gillDeuteronomy 3:10: "All the cities of the plain, and all Gilead, and all Bashan, unto Salchah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan."
All the cities of the plain,.... There was a plain by Medeba, and Heshbon and her cities were in a plain, with some others given to the tribe of Reuben, Joshua 13:16 . and all Gilead; Mount Gilead, and the cities belonging to it, a very fruitful country, half of which fell to the share of the Reubenites, and the rest to the half tribe of Manasseh: and a…
calvinDeuteronomy 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."
And the Lord said unto me, Fear him not: for I will deliver him, and all his people, and his land, into thy hand; and thou shalt do unto him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon.
Et dixit Jehova ad me, ne timeas illum, nam in manu tua dedi eum, et universum populum ejus, ac terram ejus: faeiesque ei…
This verse isn't just listing territory; it's highlighting the completeness of their conquest. The mention of "Salecah and Edrei" as the boundaries of Og's kingdom emphasizes that every city, from the plains to the furthest reaches of Bashan, was taken, leaving no part of that formidable kingdom unconquered. This underscores God's power to deliver His people fully, even against seemingly insurmountable opposition.
Moses is summarizing the incredible victory God granted them over King Og of Bashan, detailing the extensive territory and numerous fortified cities that were conquered. This account follows the conquest of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and serves to emphasize the completeness of God's deliverance and the vastness of the land now secured for Israel east of the Jordan River. The mention of specific cities like Salecah and Edrei marks the boundaries of this newly acquired kingdom.
Moses is summarizing the incredible victory God granted them over King Og of Bashan, detailing the extensive territory and numerous fortified cities that were conquered. This account follows the conquest of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and serves to emphasize the completeness of God's deliverance and the vastness of the land now secured for Israel east of the Jordan River. The mention of specific cities like Salecah and Edrei marks the boundaries of this newly acquired kingdom.
"all the cities of the tableland and all Gilead and all Bashan, as far as Salecah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan." — This verse isn't just listing territory; it's highlighting the completeness of their conquest. The mention of "Salecah and Edrei" as the boundaries of Og's kingdom emphasizes that every city, from…
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Last reviewed October 2026
