Deuteronomy 3:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

All these cities were fenced with high walls, gates, and bars; beside unwalled towns a great many.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

All these cities were protected by high walls, gates, and bars; plus there were many towns without walls.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the conquered cities were well-fortified with strong defenses, along with many smaller undefended towns.

📚 Historical Context

Moses is recounting Israel's conquest of King Og's kingdom in Bashan (modern-day Syria/Jordan area). These fortified cities were typical of ancient Near Eastern urban centers, built with massive stone walls, heavy gates, and metal bars for maximum protection against invaders. The mention of both walled and unwalled settlements shows the complete scope of Israel's victory over this powerful kingdom.

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