Joshua 12:3
"Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and ruled from Aroer, which is on the edge of the valley of the Arnon, and the middle of the valley, and half Gilead, even to the river Jabbok, the border of the children of Ammon;"
Key Reflection
Joshua 12:3 delineates the territory controlled by Sihon, king of the Amorites. This region extended from Aroer on the edge of the Arnon Valley to its middle section, encompassing a significant part of Gilead and reaching as far as the Jabbok River, which served as the border with the children of Ammon. This description highlights Sihon's substantial domain and strategic position in the region, providing context for his significance in the narrative of Israel's conquests.
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