Deuteronomy 3:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

All the cities of the plain, and all Gilead, and all Bashan, unto Salchah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

All the cities in the flat land, and all of Gilead, and all of Bashan, including Salchah and Edrei, which were cities that belonged to King Og's kingdom in Bashan.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the territory that Israel conquered, including all the cities from the plains to King Og's kingdom in Bashan.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' conquests east of the Jordan River as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, drawing from events during their wilderness wanderings. This verse specifically lists the cities and regions, such as the plain, Gilead, and Bashan, that were captured from King Og of Bashan after his defeat in battle. These territories represented part of God's covenant promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants, emphasizing His provision and faithfulness to Israel.

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