From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:
From Aroer, which sits on the edge of the Arnon River, and from the city by that river, all the way to Gilead, there wasn't a single city too strong for us to defeat. The LORD our God handed every one of them over to us.
The writer is celebrating how God gave Israel victory over every enemy city they faced, no matter how strong those cities seemed.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' journey and military successes as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse describes the conquest of territories from Aroer, a town near the Arnon River, extending to Gilead, emphasizing that God supernaturally enabled the Israelites to overcome every fortified city. It highlights God's faithfulness in delivering on His promises to give the land to His people.
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