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Deuteronomy 3

Deuteronomy 3:8

The Defeat of Og · Deuteronomy 3:1–11
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Translations

Modern
At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land across the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon—
Traditional
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;
Literal
And at that time we took the land from the hand of the two kings of the Amorite, who were on this side of the Jordan, from the River Arnon to Mount Hermon—
Latin
Tulimusque illo in tempore terram de manu duorum regum Amorrhæorum, qui erant trans Jordanem: a torrente Arnon usque ad montem Hermon,

Original

Hebrew
English
At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land across the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon—

Notes

Deuteronomy 3:8

Mount Hermon is the southernmost peak in the Anti-Lebanon Mountains, northeast of the Sea of Galilee. At 2,834 meters (9,300 feet) above sea level, it is the highest peak. On a clear day, you can see this impressive landmark from many kilometers away.

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 21:31–35

People

Amorites: Canaanite people group, enemies of Israel

Places

Arnon: A river and valley, serving as a boundary for Israel Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history Mount Hermon: Mountain on the northern border of Israel

Glossary

Ammon, Ammonites Amorites Archaeology and the Bible Ashtaroth, Ashterathite Deuteronomy, Book of Jabbok Manasseh, Tribe of Mount Hermon Numbers, Book of Tribe of Dan

Topics

Amorites: Territory of Arnon: Boundary Between Moabites and Amorites Hermon: Called: Sirion Israel: Defeat the King of Baasha Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To the Mountains of Abarim: Og Conquered Og: Land of, Given to the Tribes of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh Reubenites: Have Their Inheritance East of the Jordan River Sihon: Conquest of his Kingdom by the Israelites