Numbers 21:34

Translations

Modern

But the LORD said to Moses, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.”

Traditional

And the Lord said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon.

Literal

And YHWH said to Moses, “Fear him not, for into your hand I have delivered him and all his people and his land. And you shall do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorite, who dwelt at Heshbon.”

Latin

Dixitque Dominus ad Moysen: Ne timeas eum, quia in manu tua tradidi illum, et omnem populum ac terram ejus: faciesque illi sicut fecisti Sehon, regi Amorrhæorum habitatori Hesebon.

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Hebrew

English

But the LORD said to Moses, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.”

Notes

Numbers 21:33–35

Ancient Bashan was east of the Sea of Galilee.
King Og, like Sihon, was an Amorite (see study note on 21:13). Deuteronomy 3:1–11 details the story of Israel defeating Og.

Numbers 21:21–35

The Israelite victories over King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan previewed the Hebrew conquest of Canaan. It came to represent God's promise to help his people when they were in need (see 13:10–12; Deuteronomy 2:24–3:7; Joshua 2:10; 9:10; 12:1–6; Judges 11:19–22; Nehemiah 9:22; Psalms 135:10–12; 136:17–22; Jeremiah 48:45–46).
Israel had left the wilderness before reaching Pisgah (compare Numbers 21:18, 23; 21:20). So, this story probably indicates an earlier event before the movement in 21:18–20.

Numbers 21:1–22:1

As Israel journeyed to the promised land, they traveled from Mount Hor to the plains of Moab (22:1). The story of Israel's journey emphasizes the Lord's patient plan to lead Israel into Canaan despite their weaknesses.
The general direction of their travel is clear. However, the exact path they took is not known today. Many of the places mentioned are difficult to identify.
Archaeological evidence at some sites does not match the time usually connected with the wilderness period. Because of this, there are still serious questions about geography and history in the wilderness journey.

Theme notes and profiles

Fearing People

Related verses

Psalm 135:10–11
He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings:
Numbers 21:24–25
And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified.
Deuteronomy 3:2–3
But the LORD said to me, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.”
Joshua 8:7
…you are to rise from the ambush and seize the city, for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
2 Kings 3:18
This is a simple matter in the sight of the LORD, and He will also deliver the Moabites into your hand.
2 Samuel 5:19
So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.”
Joshua 10:25
“Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.”
Deuteronomy 3:11
(For only Og king of Bashan had remained of the remnant of the Rephaim. His bed of iron, nine cubits long and four cubits wide, is still in Rabbah of the Ammonites.)
Deuteronomy 7:24
He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them.
Judges 11:30
Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand,
Joshua 10:8
The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hand. Not one of them shall stand against you.”

Parallels

Deuteronomy 3:1–11

People

Amorites: Canaanite people group, enemies of Israel Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt Sihon: Amorite king of Heshbon, defeated by the Israelites

Places

Heshbon: Amorite city conquered by Moses, allotted to Reuben

Glossary

Amorites Argob (Place) Bashan Book of the Wars of the Lord Bronze Snake, Bronze Serpent Deuteronomy, Book of Edrei Joshua, Book of Manasseh, Tribe of Numbers, Book of Og People of the Land Shittim (Place)

Topics

Edrei: Joshua Defeats Og At Faith: Enjoined Heshbon of the Amorites Israel: Defeat the King of Baasha Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To the Mountains of Abarim: Og Conquered Og: Defeated and Killed by Moses The Amorites: Deprived of Their Eastern Territory by Israel

Numbers 21:34

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