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
During their exodus from Egypt, the Israelites were journeying through the wilderness toward the Promised Land and sought peaceful passage through the territory of King Sihon of the Amorites. Sihon, however, refused their request and instead gathered his forces to attack them in the wilderness at a place called Jahaz, reflecting the ongoing conflicts with neighboring peoples as the Israelites advanced. This event underscores the broader biblical narrative of God's guidance and protection amid opposition as His people moved to claim the land He promised.
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