And the LORD God of Israel delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel, and they smote them: so Israel possessed all the land of the Amorites, the inhabitants of that country.
And the LORD God of Israel handed over Sihon and all his people to Israel, and they defeated them completely. So Israel took possession of all the land of the Amorites who lived in that region.
God gave Israel victory over the Amorite king Sihon and his people, allowing Israel to take over their land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to Israel's conquest of the Amorite kingdom east of the Jordan River during their journey to the Promised Land, before crossing into Canaan proper. Sihon was the Amorite king who refused to let Israel pass peacefully through his territory, leading to this military confrontation. Jephthah is recounting this historical victory to justify Israel's right to the land they now possess.
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