“ Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz. ”
Antiquarian note by an editor ( cf. Deuteronomy 2:10-12 ). Deuteronomy 2:20 . Zamzummim: the Zuzim of Genesis 14:5 *, so Keil and others. Deuteronomy 2:22 . unto this day: frequent in Dt....
came out. Sihon was the aggressor. Numbers 21:2 ; Numbers 21:3 . Judges 11:20 .
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz.
First Discourse ( Deuteronomy 1:14 to Deuteronomy 4:43 ) The long sojourn in the wilderness is now drawing to a close. The Israelites are encamped in the Plains of Moab within sight of the Promi...
THE DIVINE GOVERNMENT Deuteronomy 1:1-46 ; Deuteronomy 2:1-37 ; Deuteronomy 3:1-29 AFTER these preliminary discussions we now enter upon the exposition. With the exception of the first two ve...
Conquering beyond Jordan Deuteronomy 2:16-37 In the earlier verses of this portion we catch a glimpse of the former history of Palestine, with the wars of conquest and changes of tenure that sw...
Continuing his discourse, Moses reviewed the second movement from Kadesh\-barnea to Heshbon. The notes which characterized the description of the first period are found also in this review of the sec...
The imagination can hardly conceive the feelings of Israel on this victory. They who had so long journeyed in the wilderness in want and poverty, and surrounded with fiery flying serpents, they at on...
Then Sihon came out against us ,.... Perceiving they were upon their march towards his land or into it, he gathered all his people and went out of Heshbon their capital city, where he resided: he...
WILDERNESS WANDERINGS (vs.1-25) From Kadesh Barnea Israel had to virtually retrace their steps, going back toward the Red Sea. Believers today find similar experiences because of lack of faith. I...
History of the Moabites. B. C. 1451. 24 Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the...
No text from Poole on this verse.
The War With Sihon and the Amorites ( Deuteronomy 2:32-37 ). As a result of Sihon's refusal and show of force Israel retaliate and capture their cities and their land, and thus take possession of...
CRITICAL NOTES .— Deuteronomy 2:1 . The story continued. After the unsuccessful attack, Israel broke up emcampment at Kadesh. Many days. i.e. , many years in a nomadic life, wandering in various...
Deuteronomy 2:10 . The Emims; that is, men of terrific aspect with regard to stature, armour, and appearance. Deuteronomy 2:12 . The Horims, Horites, Genesis 14:6 , which Esau had destroyed....
EXPOSITION Deuteronomy 2:1-5 THE NEW BEGINNING AND REVIEW OF THE JOURNEYINGS OF ISRAEL FROM KADESH TO THE RIVER ARNON , THE FRONTIER OF THE AMORITES...
The Defeat of Sihon
Judges 11:20-23 ; Nehemiah 9:22 ; Numbers 21:23-30 ; Psalms 120:7 ; Psalms 135:11 ; Psalms 136:19
Turning Backward Deuteronomy 2:1-37 and Deuteronomy 3:1-29 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Last week we closed with God's refusal to permit the Children of Israel to go into the land of Canaan. They...