Deu 2:10-11 | MHM | STEP | v. 10-12, 20-23 : Moses explains that the Moabites, Edomites, and Ammonites were not the first people to live in their lands. The Moabites took their land from the Emim, a race of giants ( v. 10-11 ). The Edomites took Mount Seir from the Horim ( v. 12, 22; Genesis 36:20 ). The Ammonites took their land from the Zamzummim, also called Zuzim ( v. 20-21; Genesis 14:5 ). Even the Caphtorim, related to the Philistines, drove out the Avim ( v. 23; Genesis 10:14 ). These stories show that land and power can change hands, but it is God who decides who gets what.

‏ Deuteronomy 2:10-11

v. 10-12, 20-23: Moses explains that the Moabites, Edomites, and Ammonites were not the first people to live in their lands. The Moabites took their land from the Emim, a race of giants (v. 10-11 ^a). The Edomites took Mount Seir from the Horim (v. 12, 22; Genesis 36:20 ^b). The Ammonites took their land from the Zamzummim, also called Zuzim (v. 20-21; Genesis 14:5 ^c). Even the Caphtorim, related to the Philistines, drove out the Avim (v. 23; Genesis 10:14 ^d). These stories show that land and power can change hands, but it is God who decides who gets what.

v. 11, 21: Moses points out that even giants were defeated by ordinary people, showing that strength alone does not guarantee victory. God’s judgment can remove even the strongest if they are wicked (v. 11, 21; Genesis 6:4 ^e).