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That's why the poets and storytellers say, 'Come to Heshbon, let King Sihon's city be rebuilt and made strong:'
This verse introduces an ancient victory song that celebrates the rebuilding of Heshbon, which was King Sihon's capital city.
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King James Version · EnglishWherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come into Heshbon, let the city of Sihon be built and prepared:Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were journeying toward the Promised Land and faced opposition from King Sihon of the Amorites, who blocked their path and refused them passage. After God granted them victory in battle, they captured Sihon's capital city, Heshbon, and this verse quotes a proverb or taunt song sung by the victors to mock the defeated king and celebrate their conquest. This event highlights God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to give the land to Israel as they prepared the city for their own use.