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and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon, to the border of the children of Ammon;

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A Land with a History

Commentators explain that the land given to Israel, including King Sihon's cities, had a layered history. It was previously Moabite territory that the Amorites had conquered. God's act of giving this specific land to Israel demonstrates His sovereign power over the rise and fall of nations and His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.

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Joshua

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 13:8–33

18th Century

Theologian

The writer adds to the command of God (Joshua 13:1–7) a statement that the other two and a half tribes had already had their inheritanc…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 13:10

17th Century

Pastor

And all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, which
reigned in Heshbon
A city he …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 13:7–33

17th Century

Minister

The land must be divided among the tribes. It is the will of God that each person should know what belongs to them, and not take what belongs to an…