Joshua 12:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the coast of Og king of Bashan, which was of the remnant of the giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the territory of Og king of Bashan, who was one of the last of the giants, who lived at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the territory that belonged to Og, a giant king who ruled from two cities in the region of Bashan.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Joshua, chapter 12 records the list of kings defeated by the Israelites during their conquest of the Promised Land, highlighting God's fulfillment of His promises to give them the land. Og, the king of Bashan, was a formidable ruler from the Rephaim (a group often described as giants), and his defeat east of the Jordan River demonstrated the Israelites' victory over powerful enemies as they settled the territory. This event occurred after Moses' leadership and under Joshua's command, emphasizing God's ongoing protection and provision for His people.

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Their territory stretched from Mahanaim and included all of Bashan, the entire kingdom that had belonged to King Og of Bashan, and all the towns of Jair that were in Bashan, sixty cities in total.

Joshua 9:10

And everything he did to the two Amorite kings who lived on the other side of the Jordan River - to King Sihon of Heshbon and to King Og of Bashan, who ruled from Ashtaroth.

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