Num 21:21 | MHM | STEP | Numbers 21:21: Sihon and Og Overthrown This section describes how Israel won great victories over two powerful kings: Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan. These victories were important not only at the time, but were remembered and celebrated later as signs of God’s lasting mercy to Israel (Psalm 136:19-20 ). The defeat of these kings demonstrated God’s faithfulness in giving His people the land He had promised, and showed that God’s power is greater than any enemy. v. 21 : Israel first sent a peaceful message to Sihon, king of the Amorites, asking for permission to pass through his land. Sihon refused and instead decided to attack Israel. This was different from Edom, who only refused passage but did not go to war (Numbers 21:21; Numbers 20:18, 20 ).

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Numbers 21:21: Sihon and Og Overthrown

This section describes how Israel won great victories over two powerful kings: Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan. These victories were important not only at the time, but were remembered and celebrated later as signs of God’s lasting mercy to Israel (Psalm 136:19-20 ^a). The defeat of these kings demonstrated God’s faithfulness in giving His people the land He had promised, and showed that God’s power is greater than any enemy.

v. 21: Israel first sent a peaceful message to Sihon, king of the Amorites, asking for permission to pass through his land. Sihon refused and instead decided to attack Israel. This was different from Edom, who only refused passage but did not go to war (Numbers 21:21; Numbers 20:18, 20 ^b).