KJV ORIGINAL
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Sihon came out to fight against us, bringing all his people with him to battle at Jahaz.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how King Sihon mobilized his entire army to fight against the Israelites at the place called Jahaz.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The Israelites had requested peaceful passage through the territory of the Amorites, but King Sihon, their ruler, chose to confront them in battle. This event at Jahaz highlights the tensions and conflicts the Israelites faced with neighboring nations during their travels.
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