Deuteronomy 2:23-25

Contemporary English Version

²³ A group called the Avvim used to live in villages as far south as Gaza, but the Philistines^[a] killed them and settled on their land.

Israel Crossed the Arnon Gorge

Moses said:

²⁴ After we went through Ammon, the Lord told us:

Israel, pack up your possessions, take down your tents, and cross the Arnon River gorge.^[b] The territory of the Amorite King Sihon of Heshbon lies on the other side of the river, but I now give you his land. So attack and take it! ²⁵ Today I will start making all other nations afraid of you. They will tremble with fear when anyone mentions you, and they will be terrified when you show up.