In these apparently unimportant words is contained the record of the Israelite occupation of Gilead north of the Jabbok (Numbers 32:39)…

And they turned and went up. Here another victory of the people is described, in which they again experienced the continued favor of God, …

And they turned
From Jaazer, after they had taken it, and came back a little way:

and went up by …

Sihon went with his forces against Israel, from outside his own borders and without provocation, and so brought about his own ruin. The enemies of …