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
In the biblical narrative of Joshua, this verse is part of the story where the Gibeonites deceive the Israelites into making a peace treaty by recounting God's previous victories over the Amorite kings. These victories included the defeat of Sihon, king of Heshbon, and Og, king of Bashan, which occurred earlier under Moses' leadership as the Israelites conquered lands east of the Jordan River. This event highlights the fear and respect that surrounding nations had for Israel's God based on His demonstrated power.
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