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Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Jahaz.

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God's Gift, Our Fight

Matthew Henry highlights a key principle: though God assured Israel the land would be theirs, they still had to fight for it. This teaches that God's promises often require our active participation and effort. As the commentary notes, 'What God gives, we must endeavor to obtain' through faith and obedience.

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Deuteronomy

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 2:32

17th Century

Pastor

Then Sihon came out against us
Perceiving they were upon their march towards his land or into it, he gathered all hi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 2:24–37

17th Century

Minister

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…