5511. Sichon

Lexicon

Sichon: Sihon

Original Word: סִיחוֹן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Ciychown
Pronunciation: see-KHON
Phonetic Spelling: (see-khone')
Definition: Sihon
Meaning: Sichon

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Sihon

Or Ciychon {see-khone'}; from the same as Cuwach; tempestuous; Sichon, an Amoritish king -- Sihon.

see HEBREW Cuwach

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a king of the Amorites
NASB Translation
Sihon (37).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

סִיחוֺן, סִיחֹן proper name, masculine Sihon (on formation compare Lag^{BN 198}); — סִיחוֺן Numbers 21:27 18t., סִיחֹן Numbers 21:21 17t.; — king of Amorites, Numbers 21:21 7t. Numbers 21 (JE), Numbers 32:33 (R) Deuteronomy 1:4 10t. Deuteronomy; Judges 2:10 4t. Judges (D) + Judges 13:21 (twice in verse); Judges 13:27 (P), Judges 11:19,20 (twice in verse); Judges 11:21; Jeremiah 48:45; 1 Kings 4:19; Nehemiah 9:22; Psalm 135:11; Psalm 136:19. ᵐ5 Σηων, ᵐ5^L Σιων.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: The origin of the name סִיחוֹן (Sichon) is uncertain, but it is possibly derived from a root meaning "to sweep away" or "to strike down."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Sichon, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not have a Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament.

Usage: The name Sichon is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the Amorite king who ruled over Heshbon. He is known for his conflict with the Israelites during their journey to the Promised Land.

Context: • Sichon in the Biblical Narrative: Sichon was the king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon. His kingdom was located east of the Jordan River. The Israelites, under the leadership of Moses, requested passage through his land during their journey to Canaan. Sichon refused and instead mobilized his army against Israel. This led to a significant battle in which the Israelites defeated Sichon and took possession of his territory. This victory is recounted in several passages, including Numbers 21:21-31, Deuteronomy 2:24-37, and Joshua 12:2.
• Significance in Israelite History: The defeat of Sichon was a pivotal moment for the Israelites as it marked the beginning of their conquest of the Transjordan region. The land taken from Sichon was later allocated to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. This victory is often cited in the Hebrew Bible as a demonstration of God's power and faithfulness to Israel.
• Biblical References: Key references to Sichon include:
• Numbers 21:21-24: "Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, 'Let us pass through your land; we will not turn aside into any field or vineyard. We will not drink water from any well. We will travel the King's Highway until we have passed through your territory.' But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to the wilderness to confront Israel. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. But Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land from the Arnon to the Jabbok, but only as far as the Ammonites, because their border was fortified."
• Deuteronomy 2:24-37: This passage recounts God's command to Moses to engage Sichon in battle and the subsequent victory.
• Joshua 12:2: Lists Sichon among the defeated kings whose lands were taken by the Israelites.

Forms and Transliterations

לְ֭סִיחוֹן לְסִיח֤וֹן ׀ לְסִיח֥וֹן לְסִיחֹ֖ן לְסִיחֹ֣ן לְסִיחֹן֙ לְסִיחוֹן֙ לסיחון לסיחן סִיח֔וֹן סִיח֖וֹן סִיח֗וֹן סִיח֣וֹן ׀ סִיח֤וֹן סִיח֥וֹן סִיח֧וֹן סִיחֹ֑ן סִיחֹ֖ן סִיחֹ֛ן סִיחֹ֜ן סִיחֹ֣ן סִיחֹ֥ן סִיחֹ֨ן סִיחֹן֙ סִיחֽוֹן׃ סִיחוֹן֙ סיחון סיחון׃ סיחן lə·sî·ḥō·wn lə·sî·ḥōn lesiChon ləsîḥōn ləsîḥōwn sî·ḥō·wn sî·ḥōn siChon sîḥōn sîḥōwn

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 21:21
HEB: מַלְאָכִ֔ים אֶל־ סִיחֹ֥ן מֶֽלֶךְ־ הָאֱמֹרִ֖י
NAS: messengers to Sihon, king
KJV: messengers unto Sihon king
INT: messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites

Numbers 21:23
HEB: וְלֹא־ נָתַ֨ן סִיחֹ֣ן אֶת־ יִשְׂרָאֵל֮
NAS: But Sihon would not permit Israel
KJV: And Sihon would not suffer Israel
INT: not permit Sihon Israel to pass

Numbers 21:23
HEB: בִּגְבֻלוֹ֒ וַיֶּאֱסֹ֨ף סִיחֹ֜ן אֶת־ כָּל־
NAS: his border. So Sihon gathered
KJV: through his border: but Sihon gathered
INT: his border gathered Sihon all his people

Numbers 21:26
HEB: חֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן עִ֗יר סִיחֹ֛ן מֶ֥לֶךְ הָאֱמֹרִ֖י
NAS: was the city of Sihon, king
KJV: [was] the city of Sihon the king
INT: Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites

Numbers 21:27
HEB: וְתִכּוֹנֵ֖ן עִ֥יר סִיחֽוֹן׃
NAS: So let the city of Sihon be established.
KJV: let the city of Sihon be built
INT: be established the city of Sihon

Numbers 21:28
HEB: לֶהָבָ֖ה מִקִּרְיַ֣ת סִיחֹ֑ן אָֽכְלָה֙ עָ֣ר
NAS: from the town of Sihon; It devoured
KJV: from the city of Sihon: it hath consumed
INT: A flame the town of Sihon devoured Ar

Numbers 21:29
HEB: לְמֶ֥לֶךְ אֱמֹרִ֖י סִיחֽוֹן׃
NAS: To an Amorite king, Sihon.
KJV: into captivity unto Sihon king
INT: king to an Amorite Sihon

Numbers 21:34
HEB: כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר עָשִׂ֗יתָ לְסִיחֹן֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
NAS: to him as you did to Sihon, king
KJV: to him as thou didst unto Sihon king
INT: who did to Sihon king of the Amorites

Numbers 32:33
HEB: אֶת־ מַמְלֶ֙כֶת֙ סִיחֹן֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
NAS: the kingdom of Sihon, king
KJV: the kingdom of Sihon king
INT: of Joseph's the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites

Deuteronomy 1:4
HEB: הַכֹּת֗וֹ אֵ֚ת סִיחֹן֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
NAS: he had defeated Sihon the king
KJV: he had slain Sihon the king
INT: after had defeated Sihon the king of the Amorites

Deuteronomy 2:24
HEB: בְ֠יָדְךָ אֶת־ סִיחֹ֨ן מֶֽלֶךְ־ חֶשְׁבּ֧וֹן
NAS: I have given Sihon the Amorite,
KJV: into thine hand Sihon the Amorite,
INT: have given your hand Sihon king of Heshbon

Deuteronomy 2:26
HEB: קְדֵמ֔וֹת אֶל־ סִיח֖וֹן מֶ֣לֶךְ חֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן
NAS: of Kedemoth to Sihon king
KJV: of Kedemoth unto Sihon king
INT: of Kedemoth to Sihon king of Heshbon

Deuteronomy 2:30
HEB: וְלֹ֣א אָבָ֗ה סִיחֹן֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ חֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן
NAS: But Sihon king of Heshbon
KJV: But Sihon king of Heshbon
INT: was not willing Sihon king of Heshbon

Deuteronomy 2:31
HEB: לְפָנֶ֔יךָ אֶת־ סִיחֹ֖ן וְאֶת־ אַרְצ֑וֹ
NAS: to deliver Sihon and his land
KJV: to give Sihon and his land
INT: to deliver over Sihon and his land Begin

Deuteronomy 2:32
HEB: וַיֵּצֵא֩ סִיחֹ֨ן לִקְרָאתֵ֜נוּ ה֧וּא
NAS: Then Sihon with all his people
KJV: Then Sihon came out against
INT: came Sihon against he

Deuteronomy 3:2
HEB: כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר עָשִׂ֗יתָ לְסִיחֹן֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
NAS: as you did to Sihon king
KJV: unto him as thou didst unto Sihon king
INT: who did to Sihon king of the Amorites

Deuteronomy 3:6
HEB: כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר עָשִׂ֔ינוּ לְסִיחֹ֖ן מֶ֣לֶךְ חֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן
NAS: them, as we did to Sihon king
KJV: them, as we did unto Sihon king
INT: them did to Sihon king of Heshbon

Deuteronomy 4:46
HEB: פְּע֔וֹר בְּאֶ֗רֶץ סִיחֹן֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
NAS: in the land of Sihon king
KJV: in the land of Sihon king
INT: Beth-peor the land of Sihon king of the Amorites

Deuteronomy 29:7
HEB: הַזֶּ֑ה וַיֵּצֵ֣א סִיחֹ֣ן מֶֽלֶךְ־ חֶ֠שְׁבּוֹן
NAS: this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon
KJV: unto this place, Sihon the king
INT: this came Sihon the king of Heshbon

Deuteronomy 31:4
HEB: כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר עָשָׂ֗ה לְסִיח֥וֹן וּלְע֛וֹג מַלְכֵ֥י
NAS: as He did to Sihon and Og,
KJV: unto them as he did to Sihon and to Og,
INT: when did to Sihon and Og the kings

Joshua 2:10
HEB: בְּעֵ֤בֶר הַיַּרְדֵּן֙ לְסִיחֹ֣ן וּלְע֔וֹג אֲשֶׁ֥ר
NAS: the Jordan, to Sihon and Og,
KJV: Jordan, Sihon and Og,
INT: were beyond the Jordan to Sihon and Og whom

Joshua 9:10
HEB: בְּעֵ֣בֶר הַיַּרְדֵּ֑ן לְסִיחוֹן֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ חֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן
NAS: the Jordan, to Sihon king
KJV: Jordan, to Sihon king
INT: were beyond the Jordan to Sihon king of Heshbon

Joshua 12:2
HEB: סִיחוֹן֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ הָאֱמֹרִ֔י
NAS: Sihon king of the Amorites,
KJV: Sihon king of the Amorites,
INT: Sihon king of the Amorites

Joshua 12:5
HEB: הַגִּלְעָ֔ד גְּב֖וּל סִיח֥וֹן מֶֽלֶךְ־ חֶשְׁבּֽוֹן׃
NAS: [as far as] the border of Sihon king
KJV: the border of Sihon king
INT: of Gilead the border of Sihon king of Heshbon

Joshua 13:10
HEB: וְכֹ֗ל עָרֵי֙ סִיחוֹן֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ הָאֱמֹרִ֔י
NAS: the cities of Sihon king
KJV: And all the cities of Sihon king
INT: and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites

37 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5511
37 Occurrences

lə·sî·ḥōn — 8 Occ.
sî·ḥōn — 29 Occ.