And we took at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites the land that was on this side Jordan, from the river of Arnon unto mount Hermon;
At that time, we took the land from two Amorite kings, all the territory on this side of the Jordan River, stretching from the Arnon River all the way to Mount Hermon.
The writer is describing how God helped the Israelites conquer a large stretch of land from two powerful kings as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' journey and conquests as they moved toward the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically describes the defeat of the two Amorite kings, Sihon of Heshbon and Og of Bashan, and the acquisition of the territory east of the Jordan River, from the Arnon River to Mount Hermon, as part of God's fulfillment of His promises to Abraham. These events highlight the Israelites' military successes under divine guidance during their wilderness wanderings.
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