Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.
Get up, pack your things, and cross the Arnon River. Look, I have given you victory over Sihon the Amorite, who is king of Heshbon, and I'm giving you his land. Start taking possession of it and fight him in battle.
God is telling the Israelites to move forward and take the land He has already promised to give them, even though they'll need to fight for it.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's wilderness journey as they approached the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering. The Arnon River marked the border of Moab, and crossing it meant entering territory they would need to conquer. Sihon was an Amorite king who controlled the region east of the Jordan River, blocking Israel's path to their promised inheritance.
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