Deuteronomy 3:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

All the cities of the plain, and all Gilead, and all Bashan, unto Salchah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"all the cities of the plain, all Gil'ad and all Bashan, as far as Salkhah and Edre'i, cities of the kingdom of 'Og in Bashan."

Berean Standard Bible:

all the cities of the plateau, all of Gilead, and all of Bashan as far as the cities of Salecah and Edrei in the kingdom of Og.

American Standard Version:

all the cities of the plain, and all Gilead, and all Bashan, unto Salecah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

All the cities{H5892} of the plain{H4334}, and all Gilead{H1568}, and all Bashan{H1316}, unto Salchah{H5548} and Edrei{H154}, cities{H5892} of the kingdom{H4467} of Og{H5747} in Bashan{H1316}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Joshua 13:31

  • And half Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, [were pertaining] unto the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, [even] to the one half of the children of Machir by their families.

Joshua 13:11

  • And Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan unto Salcah;

Joshua 13:12

  • All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite, and cast them out.

Numbers 21:33

  • And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle at Edrei.

Joshua 12:4

  • And the coast of Og king of Bashan, [which was] of the remnant of the giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,

Joshua 12:5

  • And reigned in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon.

Deuteronomy 4:49

  • And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.

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Commentary for Deuteronomy 3:10

Deuteronomy 3:10 is part of the Old Testament in the Bible, specifically found within the book of Deuteronomy, which is a series of speeches given by Moses to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness.

**Themes:**
1. **God's Promises Fulfilled:** The verse reflects the theme of God's faithfulness to His promises. The Israelites are reminded of the extent of the land that has been given to them, which includes regions previously occupied by other nations, emphasizing that God is delivering on His covenant to give them a land flowing with milk and honey.
2. **Divine Providence and Power:** The conquest of these cities and regions by the Israelites is attributed to God's power, demonstrating the theme of divine intervention in human history on behalf of His people.
3. **Inheritance and Possession:** The listing of cities and regions underscores the theme of inheritance, as the land is to be apportioned among the Israelite tribes, ensuring their future and security.

**Historical Context:**
- **The Time of Moses:** Deuteronomy is set during the final days of Moses' leadership, around the 13th century BCE, as the Israelites are encamped east of the Jordan River, ready to cross into Canaan.
- **Conquest of the Transjordan:** Prior to this, in Deuteronomy 2-3, Moses recounts the defeat of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, two powerful kings east of the Jordan. The Israelites, under Moses' leadership, had asked for peaceful passage through these kingdoms but were refused and thus, with God's help, they conquered these lands.
- **Kingdom of Og:** Og was known as one of the last of the Rephaim, a people group often described as giants in the Bible. The defeat of Og and the acquisition of his kingdom, including the cities mentioned in Deuteronomy 3:10, were significant military victories that expanded Israel's territory before they entered Canaan proper.
- **Geographical Context:** The regions mentioned—Gilead, Bashan, and the cities of the plain, including Salchah and Edrei—were known for their fertility and strategic value. They encompassed areas that are roughly part of modern-day Jordan and Syria.

In summary, Deuteronomy 3:10 highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites concerning the extent of their inheritance, achieved through divine assistance in the conquest of powerful neighboring kingdoms. It serves as a historical marker of God's providence and power in the context of the Israelites' journey towards the Promised Land.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: H5892
    There are 937 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עִיר
    Transliteration: ʻîyr
    Pronunciation: eer
    Description: or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from עוּר; a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post); Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town.
  2. Strong's Number: H4334
    There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִישׁוֹר
    Transliteration: mîyshôwr
    Pronunciation: mee-shore'
    Description: or מִישֹׁר; from יָשַׁר; a level, i.e. a plain (often used (with the article prefix) as a proper name of certain districts); figuratively, concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively) justice (sometimes adverbially, justly); equity, even place, plain, right(-eously), (made) straight, uprightness.
  3. Strong's Number: H1568
    There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: גִּלְעָד
    Transliteration: Gilʻâd
    Pronunciation: ghil-awd'
    Description: probably from גַּלְעֵד; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites; Gilead, Gileadite.
  4. Strong's Number: H1316
    There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בָּשָׁן
    Transliteration: Bâshân
    Pronunciation: baw-shawn'
    Description: of uncertain derivation; Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan; Bashan.
  5. Strong's Number: H5548
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סַלְכָה
    Transliteration: Çalkâh
    Pronunciation: sal-kaw'
    Description: from an unused root. meaning to walk; walking; Salcah, a place East of the Jordan; Salcah, Salchah.
  6. Strong's Number: H154
    There are 275 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֶדְרֶעִי
    Transliteration: ʼedreʻîy
    Pronunciation: ed-reh'-ee
    Description: from the equivalent of אֶדְרָע; mighty; Edrei, the name of two places in Palestine; Edrei.
  7. Strong's Number: H4467
    There are 113 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מַמְלָכָה
    Transliteration: mamlâkâh
    Pronunciation: mam-law-kaw'
    Description: from מָלַךְ; dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm); kingdom, king's, reign, royal.
  8. Strong's Number: H5747
    There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עוֹג
    Transliteration: ʻÔwg
    Pronunciation: ogue
    Description: probably from עוּג; round; Og, a king of Bashan; Og.