Deuteronomy 1:4

"after he had struck Sihon the king of the Amorites who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan who lived in Ashtaroth, at Edrei."

Key Reflection

This verse describes Moses' military victories over Sihon and Og, symbolizing the conquest of spiritual adversaries. These kings represent powerful obstacles that were overcome, foreshadowing the broader narrative of Israel's journey toward the Promised Land and their ultimate triumph over sin and evil.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Astaroth -On this place compareGenesis 14:5and note. In Edrei -These words should, to render the sense clear, come next after “slain.” The battle in which Sihon and Og were defeated took place at Edrei.

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