And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle at Edrei.
Then they turned and traveled up toward Bashan. Og, the king of Bashan, came out to fight against them with all his army at a place called Edrei.
The Israelites encountered another enemy king named Og who came out with his entire army to battle them at Edrei.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were journeying through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, facing various nations and kings as they approached the Promised Land. They turned towards Bashan, a region known for its fertile lands, where Og, the king of Bashan and a giant from the Rephaite people, mobilized his army to confront them at the city of Edrei. This event highlights God's ongoing protection and provision for Israel during their conquests.
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