And reigned in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon.
He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salcah, and all of Bashan, stretching to the borders of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and half of Gilead, which reached to the territory of King Sihon of Heshbon.
This verse describes the vast territory that King Og of Bashan controlled before the Israelites defeated him and took over his land.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, chapter 12 records the list of kings defeated by the Israelites during their conquest of the Promised Land, as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant to give the land to Abraham's descendants. This verse specifically describes the extensive territories ruled by Og, the king of Bashan, a region east of the Jordan River known for its fertile plains and strategic importance. These conquests highlight the military campaigns led by Joshua under divine guidance, marking the Israelites' progress in claiming the land promised to them.
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