Deuteronomy 29:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when ye came unto this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, came out against us unto battle, and we smote them:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And when you came to this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon and Og the king of Bashan came out to fight against us, and we defeated them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is reminding the Israelites how God gave them victory over two powerful enemy kings who tried to stop them from reaching the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites, recounting their journey from Egypt to the brink of the Promised Land. As they approached the territories east of the Jordan River, they faced opposition from Sihon, king of Heshbon, and Og, king of Bashan, who were Amorite rulers that attacked to prevent their passage. The Israelites, empowered by God, defeated these kings in battle, which was a pivotal event demonstrating divine provision during their wilderness wanderings.

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