And all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, unto the border of the children of Ammon;
And all the cities that belonged to Sihon, king of the Amorites, who ruled from Heshbon, up to the border of the Ammonites;
This verse describes part of the territory that God gave to the Israelites - all the cities that once belonged to King Sihon of the Amorites.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, the Israelites were dividing the conquered lands of Canaan after their exodus from Egypt and victories in battle. Sihon, the king of the Amorites, had ruled from Heshbon and was defeated by the Israelites under Moses' leadership, allowing them to claim his territories. This verse specifically outlines the cities up to the border of the Ammonites, which God had instructed the Israelites not to cross, emphasizing the boundaries of their inheritance.
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