KJV ORIGINAL
And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Og the king of Bashan: because his love lasts forever:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is praising God for defeating King Og of Bashan, acknowledging that God's faithful love never ends.
📚 Historical Context
King Og of Bashan was a giant ruler who opposed the Israelites when they were traveling to the Promised Land after leaving Egypt. Bashan was a fertile region east of the Jordan River that the Israelites needed to pass through. God helped the Israelites defeat this powerful king and his army, giving them victory over what seemed like an impossible enemy.
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