Deuteronomy 3:10
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.
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The verse details the extensive territory taken from Og, but the most striking detail is that it includes "all the cities" of his kingdom. This emphasizes not just the vastness of the land, but the complete and utter annihilation of Og's power, leaving no stronghold untouched.
Moses is recounting the Israelites' conquest of the land east of the Jordan River, specifically detailing the victory over King Og of Bashan. This victory included the capture of all his cities, encompassing the tableland, the region of Gilead, and the entirety of Bashan up to its border cities. This detailed description serves to show the extent of the land God had given them and the completeness of their triumph.
Ever wondered what the land the Israelites conquered actually looked like? This verse names specific places, painting a vivid picture of their new territory.
Moses is detailing the extent of the territory Israel conquered from the Amorites, specifically from King Og of Bashan. This wasn't just a vague promise; it was a concrete geographical reality.
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Why is Moses so specific about the cities and regions? It's not just geography; it's a testament to God's mighty power.
The conquest of Og's kingdom was no small feat. Bashan was a formidable territory, known for its strength and its king, Og, who was described as a giant and the last of his kind.
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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 enter Transjordan
The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh are given land east of the Jordan River, a region previously ruled by Amorite kings like Sihon and Og.
c. 1400 BC— this verse
Defeat of Sihon and Og
The Israelites decisively defeat the Amorite kings Sihon (of Heshbon) and Og (of Bashan) in battles east of the Jordan. This cleared the way for Israel to possess their allotted lands.
c. 1400 BC
Conquest of Bashan
Following the victory over Og, the Israelites conquer his kingdom of Bashan, including its many fortified cities and the region of Argob. This verse lists the extent of this conquered territory.
c. 1300-1200 BC
Israelite Settlement in Transjordan
The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh establish their settlements in the conquered lands of Gilead and Bashan, contributing to the defense of the rest of Israel.
This passage describes the same victory over Og, King of Bashan, highlighting God's direct promise of victory and the complete destruction of his people and cities, mirroring the scope of territory mentioned in Deuteronomy 3:10.
Joshua 12:1-6This chapter lists the kings and lands conquered by Moses, including Og king of Bashan and his territory, which directly corresponds to the geographical areas named in Deuteronomy 3:10.
1 Chronicles 5:11This verse mentions the settlement of the Gadites in the land of Bashan, referencing its conquest and the specific cities like Salcah, providing an inheritance context for the land described in Deuteronomy 3:10.
Psalm 135:11This psalm praises God for His mighty acts, specifically mentioning the defeat of Sihon and Og, kings of the Amorites, which is the historical backdrop to the detailed geographical account in Deuteronomy 3:10.
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…
The verse details the extensive territory taken from Og, but the most striking detail is that it includes "all the cities" of his kingdom. This emphasizes not just the vastness of the land, but the complete and utter annihilation of Og's power, leaving no stronghold untouched.
Moses is recounting the Israelites' conquest of the land east of the Jordan River, specifically detailing the victory over King Og of Bashan. This victory included the capture of all his cities, encompassing the tableland, the region of Gilead, and the entirety of Bashan up to its border cities. This detailed description serves to show the extent of the land God had given them and the completeness of their triumph.
Moses is recounting the Israelites' conquest of the land east of the Jordan River, specifically detailing the victory over King Og of Bashan. This victory included the capture of all his cities, encompassing the tableland, the region of Gilead, and the entirety of Bashan up to its border cities. This detailed description serves to show the extent of the land God had given them and the completeness of their triumph.
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"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." — The verse details the extensive territory taken from Og, but the most striking detail is that it includes "all the cities" of his kingdom. This emphasizes not just the vastness of the land, but the c…
