KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have begun to give Sihon and his land before thee: begin to possess, that thou mayest inherit his land.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD said to me, 'Look, I have started to give you victory over Sihon and his land. Begin to take possession of it so that you can inherit his land.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses that He has already begun giving them victory over their enemies and it's time to move forward and claim what He has promised.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred as the Israelites were approaching the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. Sihon was the Amorite king who ruled the territory east of the Jordan River, and God was preparing to give Israel their first major military victory as they began to claim the land He had promised to Abraham's descendants.
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