Num 21:21-24 | JFB | STEP | 21-23. Israel sent messengers unto Sihon-- The rejection of their respectful and pacific message was resented--Sihon was discomfited in battle--and Israel obtained by right of conquest the whole of the Amorite dominions.

‏ Numbers 21:21-24

21-23. Israel sent messengers unto Sihon--The rejection of their respectful and pacific message was resented--Sihon was discomfited in battle--and Israel obtained by right of conquest the whole of the Amorite dominions.

24. from Arnon unto Jabbok--now the Zurka. These rivers formed the southern and northern boundaries of his usurped territory.

for the border of ... Ammon was strong--a reason stated for Sihon not being able to push his invasion further.