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Deuteronomy 2

Deuteronomy 2:28

The Defeat of Sihon · Deuteronomy 2:24–37
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Translations

Modern
You can sell us food to eat and water to drink in exchange for silver. Only let us pass through on foot,
Traditional
Thou shalt sell me meat for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on my feet;
Literal
Food for silver you shall sell me that I may eat, and water for silver give to me that I may drink. Only let me pass through on foot,
Latin
Alimenta pretio vende nobis, ut vescamur: aquam pecunia tribue, et sic bibemus. Tantum est ut nobis concedas transitum,

Original

Hebrew
English
You can sell us food to eat and water to drink in exchange for silver. Only let us pass through on foot,

Notes

Deuteronomy 1:6–4:40

Secular treaties (formal agreements between nations) often included a section about the past relationship between the two partners. This section reviewed what had happened before the agreement.

In this case, the purpose was to review Israel’s successes and failures since the exodus from Egypt. It reminded the people that God had kept his word, even when they did not obey him.

To prepare the Israelites for life in Canaan, Moses reminded them about life in Egypt, their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, and their past mistakes. He warned them to obey God's covenant. He assured them that God's grace would follow them as they learned to trust and obey the Lord.

Parallels

Numbers 21:21–30

Glossary

Amorites Ar Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of Sihon Tribe of Dan

Topics

Amorites: Given to Descendants of Abraham Israel: Defeat the Amorites Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To the Mountains of Abarim: The Amorites Refuse a Passage to Israel Money: Silver Used As Sihon: Conquest of his Kingdom by the Israelites