Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.
Get up, pack your things, and cross the Arnon River. Look, I have given you victory over Sihon the Amorite, who is king of Heshbon, and I'm giving you his land. Start taking possession of it and fight him in battle.
God is telling the Israelites to move forward and take the land He has already promised to give them, even though they'll need to fight for it.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness for forty years after their exodus from Egypt, and at this point, they were poised to enter the Promised Land as God directed their path. God was commanding Moses to lead them across the Arnon River to confront and defeat Sihon, the Amorite king, as a fulfillment of His promise to give them possession of the land. This event highlights God's guidance and provision during the Israelites' journey toward inheritance.
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