Deuteronomy 3:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then we turned and went up the road toward Bashan. Og, the king of Bashan, came out to fight against us with all his army at the city of Edrei.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how the Israelites encountered another enemy king, Og of Bashan, who came out with his entire army to fight them at Edrei.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during Israel's journey through the wilderness toward the Promised Land, after they had already defeated King Sihon of the Amorites. Bashan was a fertile region east of the Jordan River, known for its strong cities and giant inhabitants. Og was famously described as one of the last of the Rephaim (giants), and his kingdom represented another major obstacle the Israelites had to overcome before entering Canaan.

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