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22 It was just as Adonai did for the sons of Esau, who dwell in Seir, when He destroyed the Horites before them. They drove them out and settled in their place even to this day. 23 As for the Avvim who lived in villages as far as Gaza, the Caphtorim who came from Crete destroyed them and settled in their place.)

Defeat of Sihon and Og

24 “‘Rise up, journey on, and cross over the Wadi Arnon. See, I have handed over Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land—begin to possess it! Engage him in battle!

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22 The Lord had done the same for the descendants of Esau, who lived in Seir,(A) when he destroyed the Horites from before them. They drove them out and have lived in their place to this day. 23 And as for the Avvites(B) who lived in villages as far as Gaza,(C) the Caphtorites(D) coming out from Caphtor[a](E) destroyed them and settled in their place.)

Defeat of Sihon King of Heshbon

24 “Set out now and cross the Arnon Gorge.(F) See, I have given into your hand Sihon the Amorite,(G) king of Heshbon, and his country. Begin to take possession of it and engage(H) him in battle.

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Footnotes

  1. Deuteronomy 2:23 That is, Crete