Numbers 21:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Israel took all these cities: and Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all the villages thereof.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Israel captured all these cities and settled in all the Amorite cities, including Heshbon and all its surrounding villages.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how Israel successfully conquered and settled in the Amorite territory, taking over their cities and making them their new homes.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred during Israel's journey through the wilderness toward the Promised Land, after they had defeated King Sihon of the Amorites. The Amorites were one of the Canaanite peoples who occupied the land east of the Jordan River. Heshbon was Sihon's royal city and an important strategic location.

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