And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.
But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, Sihon gathered all his people together and went out to fight against Israel in the wilderness. He came to Jahaz and attacked Israel.
This verse describes how King Sihon refused to let the Israelites pass peacefully through his land and instead chose to attack them.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during Israel's 40-year wilderness journey as they were approaching the Promised Land from the east side of the Jordan River. Sihon was the Amorite king who controlled the territory between the Arnon and Jabbok rivers. The Israelites had requested peaceful passage, offering to stay on the main road and pay for any water they used, but Sihon chose warfare instead.
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