Judges 11:19
"Then they went through the wilderness, and went around the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and they encamped on the other side of the Arnon; but they didn’t come within the border of Moab, for the Arnon was the border of Moab."
Key Reflection
Judges 11:19 describes a strategic move by Israel as they advanced towards the land promised to them. The narrative indicates that after traversing the wilderness and avoiding direct conflict with Edom and Moab, Israel encamped on the east side of the Arnon River, which served as the border between Moab and the Amorites. This strategic positioning allowed Israel to bypass direct confrontation with Moab while still advancing towards territory where they could engage with other enemies, illustrating both tactical wisdom and a desire to avoid unnecessary conflict with Moab.
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