Numbers 21:21-23

International Standard Version

Israel Conquers the Amorites

²¹ Later, Israel sent messengers to Sihon, king of the Amorites, who conveyed this request:^{[a] 22} “Permit us to pass through your land. We won’t trespass in your fields or vineyards. We won’t drink water from any well, and we’ll only travel along the King’s Highway until we’ve passed through your territory.”

²³ Instead of letting Israel pass through his territory, Sihon mustered his entire army and marched out to meet them in the wilderness. He arrived at Jahaz and attacked Israel.