Deuteronomy 2:32
New International Version
When Sihon and all his army came out to meet us in battle at Jahaz,

New Living Translation
“Then King Sihon declared war on us and mobilized his forces at Jahaz.

English Standard Version
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Jahaz.

Berean Standard Bible
So Sihon and his whole army came out for battle against us at Jahaz.

King James Bible
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz.

New King James Version
Then Sihon and all his people came out against us to fight at Jahaz.

New American Standard Bible
“Then Sihon came out with all his people to meet us in battle at Jahaz.

NASB 1995
“Then Sihon with all his people came out to meet us in battle at Jahaz.

NASB 1977
“Then Sihon with all his people came out to meet us in battle at Jahaz.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Then Sihon with all his people came out to meet us in battle at Jahaz.

Amplified Bible
“Then at Jahaz, Sihon and all his people came out to meet us in battle.

Christian Standard Bible
So Sihon and his whole army came out against us for battle at Jahaz.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Sihon and his whole army came out against us for battle at Jahaz.

American Standard Version
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, unto battle at Jahaz.

Contemporary English Version
We met Sihon and his army in battle at Jahaz,

English Revised Version
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, unto battle at Jahaz.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Sihon and all his troops came out to meet us in battle at Jahaz.

Good News Translation
Sihon came out with all his men to fight us near the town of Jahaz,

International Standard Version
"Sihon came out to meet us, including his entire army, at the battle of Jahaz.

Majority Standard Bible
So Sihon and his whole army came out for battle against us at Jahaz.

NET Bible
When Sihon and all his troops emerged to encounter us in battle at Jahaz,

New Heart English Bible
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Jahaz.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz.

World English Bible
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Jahaz.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Sihon comes out to meet us, he and all his people, to the battle at Jahaz;

Young's Literal Translation
'And Sihon cometh out to meet us, he and all his people, to battle to Jahaz;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Sihon came forth to our meeting, he and all his people to war at Jahaz.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Sehon came out to meet us with all his people to fight at Jasa.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Sihon went out to meet us with all his people, to battle at Jahaz.

New American Bible
So Sihon and all his people advanced against us to join battle at Jahaz;

New Revised Standard Version
So when Sihon came out against us, he and all his people for battle at Jahaz,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Sihon went out to meet us for battle, he and all his people, at Yehats.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, unto battle at Jahaz.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Seon the king of Esebon came forth to meet us, he and all his people to war at Jassa.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
King Sihon Defeated
31Then the LORD said to me, “See, I have begun to deliver Sihon and his land over to you. Now begin to conquer and possess his land.” 32So Sihon and his whole army came out for battle against us at Jahaz. 33And the LORD our God delivered him over to us, and we defeated him and his sons and his whole army.…

Cross References
Numbers 21:23
But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel.

Judges 11:20
But Sihon would not trust Israel to pass through his territory. So he gathered all his people, encamped in Jahaz, and fought with Israel.

Joshua 24:8-10
Later, I brought you to the land of the Amorites who lived beyond the Jordan. They fought against you, but I delivered them into your hand, that you should possess their land when I destroyed them before you. / Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you, / but I would not listen to Balaam. So he blessed you again and again, and I delivered you from his hand.

Psalm 135:10-12
He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: / Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan. / He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel.

Psalm 136:17-22
He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. / and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever. / Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever. ...

Nehemiah 9:22
You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan.

Amos 2:9-10
Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below. / And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

Romans 9:17-18
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” / Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden.

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Hebrews 11:30-31
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. / By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.

1 Corinthians 10:5-11
Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” ...

Revelation 19:19-21
Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. / But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. / And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.

1 Samuel 12:12
But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king.

Isaiah 41:11-12
Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing.

Jeremiah 25:21
Edom, Moab, and the Ammonites;


Treasury of Scripture

Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz.

Numbers 21:23-30
And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel…

Judges 11:20-23
But Sihon trusted not Israel to pass through his coast: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and pitched in Jahaz, and fought against Israel…

Nehemiah 9:22
Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and nations, and didst divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

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Deuteronomy 2
1. The story is continued, that they were not to meddle with the Edomites
9. nor with the Moabites
16. nor with the Ammonites
24. but Sihon the Amorite was subdued by them














So Sihon
The name "Sihon" refers to the Amorite king who ruled over Heshbon. In Hebrew, "Sihon" (סִיחֹן) is often associated with a warrior or a sweeping away, indicating his formidable nature as a king. Historically, the Amorites were known as a powerful people in the ancient Near East, often in conflict with the Israelites. Sihon's opposition to Israel is significant as it represents the resistance of pagan nations against God's chosen people.

and his whole army
The phrase "his whole army" underscores the totality of Sihon's military force. This indicates that Sihon did not underestimate the Israelites; he brought out all his resources to confront them. In the ancient world, armies were often composed of infantry, chariots, and sometimes cavalry, reflecting the seriousness of the confrontation. This total mobilization highlights the threat perceived by Sihon and the ensuing divine intervention that would be necessary for Israel's victory.

came out to meet us
The action "came out to meet us" suggests a proactive and aggressive stance by Sihon. In the Hebrew context, this phrase implies a deliberate act of war, not merely a defensive posture. It reflects the hostility and the challenge that Israel faced as they journeyed towards the Promised Land. This encounter is a pivotal moment where God's promise to give Israel the land is tested against the reality of human opposition.

in battle
The term "in battle" signifies a formal engagement in warfare. In the ancient Near Eastern context, battles were often seen as not just physical confrontations but also spiritual contests, where the gods of the respective nations were believed to be fighting alongside their people. For Israel, this battle was not just against Sihon but a demonstration of Yahweh's power and faithfulness to His covenant promises.

at Jahaz
"Jahaz" is the location where this significant battle took place. Archaeologically, Jahaz is identified with a site in the Transjordan region, though its exact location remains debated. The mention of Jahaz situates the event in a real geographical context, emphasizing the historical reliability of the biblical narrative. This battle at Jahaz is a testament to God's guidance and provision for Israel as they moved closer to the fulfillment of His promises.

Verse 32 (cf. Numbers 21:23). - Jahaz (יַהַז, downtrodden), elsewhere Jahazah (יַהְצָה), a city of Moab, afterwards assigned to the tribe of Reuben, and allotted to the priests (Joshua 13:18; Joshua 21:36; 1 Chronicles 6:63; Isaiah 15:4; Jeremiah 48:34).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Sihon
סִיחֹ֨ן (sî·ḥōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5511: Sihon -- a king of the Amorites

and his whole
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

army
עַמּ֛וֹ (‘am·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

came out
וַיֵּצֵא֩ (way·yê·ṣê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

for battle
לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421: A battle, war

against us
לִקְרָאתֵ֜נוּ (liq·rā·ṯê·nū)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common plural
Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way

at Jahaz.
יָֽהְצָה׃ (yā·hə·ṣāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3096: Jahaz -- a place in Moab


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