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after he had struck Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth, at Edrei.
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A Speech Born of Victory
Commentators highlight that Moses delivers his final words in Deuteronomy immediately after God granted Israel decisive victories over the powerful kings Sihon and Og. This recent, tangible evidence of God's power and faithfulness sets the stage for the entire book, serving as a powerful reminder to the people that the God who gives these laws is the same God who just won their battles.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Astaroth - Regarding this place, compare Genesis 14:5 and the note.
In Edrei - These words should, to make the meaning clear, …
19th Century
Anglican
Moses spoke to the children of Israel ... after he had slain Sihon ... and Og. — The conquest of these two kings and their territo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
After he had slain Sihon the king of the Amorites, which dwelt in Heshbon Either Moses, speakin…
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