Numbers 21:21-23

Living Bible

²¹ Israel now sent ambassadors to King Sihon of the Amorites.

²² “Let us travel through your land,” they requested. “We will not leave the road until we have passed beyond your borders. We won’t trample your fields or touch your vineyards or drink your water.”

²³ But King Sihon refused. Instead he mobilized his army and attacked Israel in the wilderness, battling them at Jahaz.