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The Famous "Iron Bedstead"
Commentators extensively discuss Og's massive bed, which was about 13.5 feet long by 6 feet wide. While some believe it was literally iron, scholars suggest it could have been a sarcophagus or throne made of black basalt, a stone rich in iron. Regardless, it served as a tangible trophy in the city of Rabbah, a public testament to the formidable enemy God had defeated for Israel.
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 3:11
18th Century
Theologian
Giants - Or Rephaim: see the marginal reference note.
A bedstead of iron - The “iron” was probably the black basalt of the cou…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 3:11
19th Century
Bishop
Of the remnant of giants —that is, of the nation of Rephaim in this region. (See Note on Genesis 14:5.)
His bedstea…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 3:11
17th Century
Pastor
For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants ,
&c.] The meaning seems to be, either that he was the …
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 3:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Og was very powerful, but he did not take warning from the ruin of Sihon, nor did he desire conditions of peace. He trusted his own strength, and s…