Deuteronomy 4:47 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they possessed his land, and the land of Og king of Bashan, two kings of the Amorites, which were on this side Jordan toward the sunrising;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They took over his land and the land of Og, king of Bashan, two kings of the Amorites who ruled on the east side of the Jordan River.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how the Israelites conquered and took possession of the lands belonging to two Amorite kings east of the Jordan River.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land, emphasizing their conquests along the way. The Israelites had recently defeated Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, which allowed them to take possession of the lands east of the Jordan River. This event highlights God's provision and the fulfillment of His promises as the people prepared to enter Canaan.

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