Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken from him all his land as far as the Arnon. New Living Translation Heshbon had been the capital of King Sihon of the Amorites. He had defeated a former Moabite king and seized all his land as far as the Arnon River. English Standard Version For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land out of his hand, as far as the Arnon. Berean Standard Bible Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land as far as the Arnon. King James Bible For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even unto Arnon. New King James Version For Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and had taken all his land from his hand as far as the Arnon. New American Standard Bible For Heshbon was the city of Sihon, king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken all his land out of his hand, as far as the Arnon. NASB 1995 For Heshbon was the city of Sihon, king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken all his land out of his hand, as far as the Arnon. NASB 1977 For Heshbon was the city of Sihon, king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken all his land out of his hand, as far as the Arnon. Legacy Standard Bible For Heshbon was the city of Sihon, king of the Amorites. Now it was he who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken all his land out of his hand, as far as the Arnon. Amplified Bible For Heshbon was the city of Sihon, king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken all his land out of his hand, as far as the Arnon. Christian Standard Bible Heshbon was the city of King Sihon of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken control of all his land as far as the Arnon. Holman Christian Standard Bible Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken control of all his land as far as the Arnon. American Standard Version For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even unto the Arnon. Contemporary English Version King Sihon had ruled from Heshbon, after defeating the Moabites and taking over their land north of the Arnon River gorge. English Revised Version For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even unto Arnon. GOD'S WORD® Translation Heshbon was the city of King Sihon of the Amorites. He had fought the former king of Moab and had taken all his land up to the Arnon Valley. Good News Translation Heshbon was the capital city of the Amorite king Sihon, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had captured all his land as far as the Arnon River. International Standard Version Heshbon was the capital city of Sihon, king of the Amorites, who fought against the previous king of Moab and captured all his land from his capital city to Arnon. Majority Standard Bible Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land as far as the Arnon. NET Bible For Heshbon was the city of King Sihon of the Amorites. Now he had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken all of his land from his control, as far as the Arnon. New Heart English Bible For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even to the Arnon. Webster's Bible Translation For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even to Arnon. World English Bible For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even to the Arnon. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor Heshbon is a city of Sihon king of the Amorite, and he has fought against the former king of Moab, and takes all his land out of his hand as far as Arnon; Young's Literal Translation for Heshbon is a city of Sihon king of the Amorite, and he hath fought against the former king of Moab, and taketh all his land out of his hand, unto Arnon; Smith's Literal Translation For Heshbon this the city of Sihon, king of the Amorites; and he fought against the king of Moab, and he will take all his land out of his hand, even to Arnon. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHesebon was the city of Sehon the king of the Amorrhites, who fought against the king of Moab: and took all the land, that had been of his dominions, as far as the Arnon. Catholic Public Domain Version Heshbon was the city of Sihon, the king of the Amorites, who fought against the king of Moab. And he took all the land, which had been under his sovereignty, as far as Arnon. New American Bible For Heshbon was the city of Sihon, king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had taken all his land from him as far as the Arnon. New Revised Standard Version For Heshbon was the city of King Sihon of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and captured all his land as far as the Arnon. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor Heshbon was the capital city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land out of his hand as far as Arnon. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because Kheshbon was the city of Sihon the King of the Amorites, and he fought with the King of Moab first and he took all his land from his border and unto Arnon. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even unto the Arnon. Brenton Septuagint Translation For Esebon is the city of Seon king of the Amorites; and he before fought against the king of Moab, and they took all his land, from Aroer to Arnon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Defeat of Sihon…25Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites and occupied them, including Heshbon and all its villages. 26 Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land as far as the Arnon. 27That is why the poets say: “Come to Heshbon, let it be rebuilt; let the city of Sihon be restored.… Cross References Deuteronomy 2:24-37 “Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle. / This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.” / So from the Wilderness of Kedemoth I sent messengers with an offer of peace to Sihon king of Heshbon, saying, ... Judges 11:19-22 And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, and said to him, ‘Please let us pass through your land into our own place.’ / But Sihon would not trust Israel to pass through his territory. So he gathered all his people, encamped in Jahaz, and fought with Israel. / Then the LORD, the God of Israel, delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel, who defeated them. So Israel took possession of all the land of the Amorites who inhabited that country, ... Joshua 13:10 and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon, as far as the border of the Ammonites; Joshua 13:21 all the cities of the plateau and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon until Moses killed him and the chiefs of Midian (Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba), the princes of Sihon who lived in the land. Isaiah 15:1-9 This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. ... Jeremiah 48:1-47 Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. / A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ ... 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. 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. 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. Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. Galatians 3:8 The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” Treasury of Scripture For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even to Arnon. Arnon. Jump to Previous Amorite Amorites Arnon City Earlier Hand Moab Sihon WarJump to Next Amorite Amorites Arnon City Earlier Hand Moab Sihon WarNumbers 21 1. Israel destroys the Canaanites at Hormah4. The people murmuring are plagued with fiery serpents 7. They repenting are healed by a bronze serpent 10. Various journeys of the Israelites 21. Sihon is overcome 33. And Og Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites Heshbon was a significant city located east of the Jordan River. It served as the capital of Sihon, the Amorite king. The Amorites were a powerful group in the ancient Near East, often mentioned in the context of Israel's conquest of Canaan. The city of Heshbon is strategically important, situated on a plateau, which provided a military advantage. This location is confirmed by archaeological findings that suggest a well-fortified city. The Amorites, known for their warrior culture, were a formidable force, and Sihon was a prominent leader among them. The capture of Heshbon by the Israelites, as recorded in Numbers 21, signifies a critical victory in their journey to the Promised Land. who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land as far as the Arnon Persons / Places / Events 1. HeshbonA significant city in the territory of the Amorites, which became a focal point in the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. 2. Sihon The king of the Amorites, who conquered the land from the Moabites and later opposed the Israelites, leading to his defeat. 3. Amorites A group of ancient people living in the land that the Israelites were to conquer as part of God's promise to Abraham. 4. Moab A neighboring nation to Israel, often in conflict with them, from whom Sihon had previously taken land. 5. Arnon A river that served as a boundary marker, significant in the territorial disputes and conquests described in the Old Testament. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in ConquestThe defeat of Sihon and the Amorites illustrates God's control over nations and His ability to fulfill His promises to His people. Historical Context of God's Promises Understanding the historical context of Israel's journey and conquests helps us appreciate the fulfillment of God's promises and His faithfulness. Spiritual Warfare Just as Israel faced physical battles, Christians today face spiritual battles. We are called to trust in God's power and guidance as we confront challenges. God's Faithfulness The account of Sihon's defeat is a testament to God's unwavering faithfulness to His covenant with Israel, encouraging believers to trust in His promises. Lessons from History Reflecting on Israel's history can provide valuable lessons for our spiritual journey, reminding us of the importance of obedience and reliance on God.(26) And taken all his land . . . --i.e., the land between the Arnon and the Jabbok, as it is explained in the last clause of the verse.Verse 26. - All his land. This is qualified by what follows: "even unto Arnon" (cf. Judges 11:13-19). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Heshbonחֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן (ḥeš·bō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2809: Heshbon -- a place East of the Jordan was the city עִ֗יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of Sihon סִיחֹ֛ן (sî·ḥōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5511: Sihon -- a king of the Amorites king מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of the Amorites, הָאֱמֹרִ֖י (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 567: Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe who הִ֑וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are had fought נִלְחַ֗ם (nil·ḥam) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against the former הָֽרִאשׁ֔וֹן (hā·ri·šō·wn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank king בְּמֶ֤לֶךְ (bə·me·leḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Moab מוֹאָב֙ (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled and taken וַיִּקַּ֧ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his land אַרְצ֛וֹ (’ar·ṣōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land as עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while far as the Arnon. אַרְנֹֽן׃ (’ar·nōn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 769: Arnon -- 'a roaring stream', a wadi and stream in Moab Links Numbers 21:26 NIVNumbers 21:26 NLT Numbers 21:26 ESV Numbers 21:26 NASB Numbers 21:26 KJV Numbers 21:26 BibleApps.com Numbers 21:26 Biblia Paralela Numbers 21:26 Chinese Bible Numbers 21:26 French Bible Numbers 21:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 21:26 For Heshbon was the city of Sihon (Nu Num.) |
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