Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come into Heshbon, let the city of Sihon be built and prepared:
That's why the poets and storytellers say, 'Come to Heshbon, let King Sihon's city be rebuilt and made strong:'
This verse introduces an ancient victory song that celebrates the rebuilding of Heshbon, which was King Sihon's capital city.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces a poetic victory song about Heshbon, the capital city of the Amorite king Sihon, whom the Israelites had just defeated in battle. Ancient peoples often composed songs and poems to commemorate military victories and the conquest of important cities. The 'proverb speakers' were likely traveling poets or bards who preserved historical events through memorable verses that could be easily remembered and passed down.
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