The Lord your God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate. —Jehovah gave the strength to Sihon, as He had done to Pharaoh, and a…

But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him
Or through his country, as was desired:

fo…

God tested His people by forbidding them to meddle with the rich countries of Moab and Ammon. He gives them possession of the country of the Amorit…