And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children, of every city.
And we completely destroyed them, just like we had done to Sihon king of Heshbon, completely destroying the men, women, and children of every city.
This verse describes how the Israelites completely destroyed their enemies and their cities, including all the people living there.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' journey and military campaigns as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse describes the complete destruction of the cities of Og, king of Bashan, similar to what they had done to Sihon, king of Heshbon, as part of God's command to eliminate the inhabitants and claim the land He promised to Abraham's descendants. This act was understood in the ancient Near Eastern context as a holy war, reflecting God's judgment on nations involved in idolatry and wickedness.
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