Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and nations, and didst divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.
You also gave them kingdoms and nations, dividing up the land for them to take. So they took possession of the land of Sihon and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.
The writer is praising God for giving the Israelites victory over powerful kings and nations, allowing them to claim their promised territories.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a long prayer of confession and praise during Nehemiah's time, recounting God's faithfulness to Israel throughout history. It specifically refers to the Israelites' conquest of the lands east of the Jordan River under Moses' leadership, where they defeated kings Sihon of Heshbon and Og of Bashan. These victories were crucial stepping stones before the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land under Joshua.
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