Deuteronomy 2:33 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD our God delivered him before us; and we smote him, and his sons, and all his people.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD our God handed him over to us; and we defeated him, his sons, and all his people.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how God gave the Israelites victory over their enemy, allowing them to completely defeat the opposing king and his forces.

📚 Historical Context

This refers to the defeat of King Sihon of the Amorites, which occurred as the Israelites were traveling toward the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. Moses is recounting this military victory to the new generation before they enter Canaan, reminding them how God fought for them against their enemies.

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