24 Israel struck him with the sword and took possession of his land from the Arnon to the Jabbok,(A) but only up to the Ammonite border, because it was fortified.[a]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 21:24 LXX reads because the Ammonite border was Jazer

King Sihon of the Amorites lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer(A) on the rim of the Arnon River, along the middle of the valley, and half of Gilead up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites(B)),

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament--hardcover
CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament--hardcover
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $29.70
Save: $15.29 (34%)
CSB Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Case of 24
CSB Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Case of 24
Retail: $311.76
Our Price: $133.38
Save: $178.38 (57%)
CSB Super Giant-Print Reference Bible--soft leather-look, brown
CSB Super Giant-Print Reference Bible--soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $21.48
Save: $8.51 (28%)