Deuteronomy 3:8
So we took the land at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, from the Valley of the Arnon to Mount Hermon
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This verse, while seemingly a straightforward geographical summary of conquest, reveals the incredible scope of God's promise. The conquest extends from the Arnon River in the south all the way to Mount Hermon in the north, showing that God was fulfilling His word by reclaiming for His people a vast territory that rightfully belonged to them, even beyond what the immediate battle might have suggested.
Just before this, the Israelites successfully defeated Og, king of Bashan, after already conquering Sihon, king of the Amorites. This verse summarizes the territorial gains from both victories, extending from the Arnon River in the south to Mount Hermon in the north, establishing Israel's dominion over this significant region east of the Jordan River. This conquest lays the groundwork for the subsequent division of this land among the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
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Emori · Hebrew Noun
A generic term for a member of a Canaanite group dwelling in the hill country. They were a people group under divine judgment due to their idolatry and wickedness.
Arnon · Hebrew Proper Noun
Literally the 'river of rushing' or 'roaring.' It served as a geographical boundary and a significant landmark in the conquest narrative.
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Chermon · Hebrew Proper Noun
A prominent, snow-capped mountain range, often associated with divine majesty or as a northern boundary marker for Israel's inheritance.
This verse captures a pivotal moment where the Israelites, under God's power, secured vital territory east of the Jordan River, setting the stage for their full conquest of Canaan.
c. 1400 BC
Israelites Begin Wilderness Journey
After their exodus from Egypt, the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, a period marked by divine guidance, provision, and judgment.
c. 1300 BC
Sihon King of the Amorites Defeated
The Israelites, seeking passage through Amorite territory, were denied by King Sihon. God empowered them to defeat Sihon and conquer his land east of the Jordan River.
c. 1300 BC— this verse
Og King of Bashan Defeated
Following the victory over Sihon, the Israelites confronted Og, King of Bashan, another powerful Amorite ruler. God granted them victory over Og and his formidable kingdom.
c. 1300 BC
Land East of Jordan Conquered
The conquests of Sihon's and Og's kingdoms secured a significant territory east of the Jordan River, from the Arnon River in the south to Mount Hermon in the north.
c. 1300 BC
Tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh Settled
Two and a half tribes of Israel—Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh—were granted these newly conquered lands east of the Jordan as their inheritance.
c. 1300 BC
Moses' Farewell Address
In his final days, Moses recounted Israel's journey and conquests, urging them to remain faithful to God as they prepared to enter the Promised Land west of the Jordan.
This passage lists the kings and the lands conquered east of the Jordan, directly paralleling the victories over Sihon and Og mentioned in Deuteronomy 3:8.
Numbers 21:21-35This chapter recounts the conquest of the Amorite kings Sihon and Og prior to Deuteronomy 3, providing the immediate context for the land acquisition described.
Psalm 135:10-12This psalm celebrates God's deliverance of Israel, mentioning the giving of land and the defeat of powerful kings, echoing the theme of God granting conquered territories like those mentioned in Deuteronomy 3:8.
Nehemiah 9:22This prayer recounts God's faithfulness in giving Israel lands and kingdoms, specifically naming the victories over Sihon and Og, reinforcing the significance of the conquest described in Deuteronomy 3:8.
gillDeuteronomy 3:8: "And we took at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites the land that was on this side Jordan, from the river of Arnon unto mount Hermon;"
And we took at that time out of the hands of the two kings of the Amorites,.... Sihon king of Heshbon, and Og king of Bashan: the land that was on this side Jordan; where Moses then was, being in the plains of Moab, and was the country beyond Jordan, with respect to the land of Canaan, and when in that: from the river of 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, while seemingly a straightforward geographical summary of conquest, reveals the incredible scope of God's promise. The conquest extends from the Arnon River in the south all the way to Mount Hermon in the north, showing that God was fulfilling His word by reclaiming for His people a vast territory that rightfully belonged to them, even beyond what the immediate battle might have suggested.
Just before this, the Israelites successfully defeated Og, king of Bashan, after already conquering Sihon, king of the Amorites. This verse summarizes the territorial gains from both victories, extending from the Arnon River in the south to Mount Hermon in the north, establishing Israel's dominion over this significant region east of the Jordan River. This conquest lays the groundwork for the subsequent division of this land among the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
Just before this, the Israelites successfully defeated Og, king of Bashan, after already conquering Sihon, king of the Amorites. This verse summarizes the territorial gains from both victories, extending from the Arnon River in the south to Mount Hermon in the north, establishing Israel's dominion over this significant region east of the Jordan River. This conquest lays the groundwork for the subsequent division of this land among the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
"So we took the land at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, from the Valley of the Arnon to Mount Hermon" — This verse, while seemingly a straightforward geographical summary of conquest, reveals the incredible scope of God's promise. The conquest extends from the Arnon River in the south all the way to Mo…
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