(That also was accounted a land of giants: giants dwelt therein in old time; and the Ammonites call them Zamzummims;
(That land was also considered a place where giants lived: giants used to live there long ago, and the Ammonites called them Zamzummims;
This verse explains that the land Moses is describing was once inhabited by a race of giant people, whom the Ammonites had their own name for.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' journey through the wilderness as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, emphasizing God's instructions to avoid conflict with certain nations whose territories He had already assigned. This verse specifically refers to a region inhabited by a group known as the Zamzummims, described as giants, who were defeated and displaced by the Ammonites in ancient times. It highlights the broader biblical narrative of tribal conflicts and divine allotment of lands in the ancient Near East.
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