And all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, which was at Ashtaroth.
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.
The Gibeonites are listing the victories God gave Israel over powerful kings east of the Jordan River to explain why they want to make peace with Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Gibeonites' deceptive speech to Joshua, where they're pretending to be from a distant land. They're referencing Israel's famous victories over Kings Sihon and Og, which happened before Israel crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land. These defeats were well-known throughout the region and struck fear into the hearts of the Canaanite peoples.
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