Deuteronomy 2:32

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then Sichon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Yahatz;

Berean Standard Bible:

So Sihon and his whole army came out for battle against us at Jahaz.

American Standard Version:

Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, unto battle at Jahaz.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then Sihon^{H5511} came out^{H3318} against^{H7125} us, he and all his people^{H5971}, to fight^{H4421} at Jahaz^{H3096}.

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Commentary for Deuteronomy 2:32

Deuteronomy 2:32 is part of the narrative where Moses recounts the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. The verse is situated within the broader context of the Israelites' attempt to pass through the land of Sihon, king of the Amorites, on their way to the Promised Land. Sihon, however, refused them passage and instead mustered his entire forces to engage the Israelites in battle at a place called Jahaz.

The historical context of this verse is set during the time when the Israelites, under the leadership of Moses, were on the verge of entering Canaan, the land promised to their ancestors by God. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, they were approaching the end of their journey. The Amorites, one of the indigenous peoples of Canaan, were known for their strength and were a formidable presence in the region.

The themes present in this verse include the fulfillment of divine promises, the sovereignty of God over nations, and the idea of holy war, where the Israelites fought under the guidance and command of God. It also touches on the concept of the Promised Land, which was central to Israelite identity and theology. The conflict with Sihon and the Amorites serves as a prelude to the conquest of Canaan and illustrates the challenges the Israelites faced in claiming the land God had promised them.

In summary, Deuteronomy 2:32 captures a moment of confrontation between the Israelites and the Amorites, led by King Sihon, as the Israelites sought to traverse the land of Sihon en route to Canaan. This event is a critical juncture in the narrative of the Israelites' journey, highlighting themes of divine promise, national sovereignty, and the challenges of entering the Promised Land.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5511
   There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סִיחוֹן
   Transliteration: Çîychôwn
   Pronunciation: see-khone'
   Description: or סִיחֹן; from the same as סוּחַ; tempestuous; Sichon, an Amoritish king; Sihon.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3318
   There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָצָא
   Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
   Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
   Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7125
   There are 117 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קִרְאָה
   Transliteration: qirʼâh
   Pronunciation: keer-aw'
   Description: from קָרָא; an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite); [idiom] against (he come), help, meet, seek, [idiom] to, [idiom] in the way.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5971
   There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַם
   Transliteration: ʻam
   Pronunciation: am
   Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.
   
5. Strong's Number: H4421
   There are 308 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִלְחָמָה
   Transliteration: milchâmâh
   Pronunciation: mil-khaw-maw'
   Description: from לָחַם (in the sense of fighting); a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. warfare); battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior).
   
6. Strong's Number: H3096
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יַהַץ
   Transliteration: Yahats
   Pronunciation: yah'-hats
   Description: or יַהְצָה; or (feminine) יַהְצָה; from an unused root meaning to stamp; perhaps threshing-floor; Jahats or Jahtsah, a place East of the Jordan; Jahaz, Jahazah, Jahzah.