KJV ORIGINAL
And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth unto Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And I sent messengers from the wilderness of Kedemoth to Sihon, king of Heshbon, with a peaceful message, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is explaining how he tried to make peace with King Sihon by sending messengers with a friendly proposal before any conflict began.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during Israel's journey to the Promised Land, as they approached the territory of the Amorites east of the Jordan River. Moses was recounting to the new generation how their parents had attempted diplomacy before military action when encountering other nations. Kedemoth was a wilderness area, and Heshbon was Sihon's royal city in what is now Jordan.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save