King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
So they smote him, and his sons, and all his people, until there was none left him alive: and they possessed his land.
Complete Jewish Bible:
So they struck him down, with his sons and all his people, until there was no one left alive; and then they took control of his land.
Berean Standard Bible:
So they struck down Og, along with his sons and his whole army, until no remnant was left. And they took possession of his land.
American Standard Version:
So they smote him, and his sons and all his people, until there was none left him remaining: and they possessed his land.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
So they smote{H5221} him, and his sons{H1121}, and all his people{H5971}, until there was none{H1115} left{H7604} him alive{H8300}: and they possessed{H3423} his land{H776}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 3:3
- So the LORD our God delivered into our hands Og also, the king of Bashan, and all his people: and we smote him until none was left to him remaining.
Deuteronomy 3:17
- The plain also, and Jordan, and the coast [thereof], from Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, [even] the salt sea, under Ashdothpisgah eastward.
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.
Psalms 135:10
- Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
Psalms 135:12
- And gave their land [for] an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.
Deuteronomy 29:7
- And when ye came unto this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, came out against us unto battle, and we smote them:
Deuteronomy 29:8
- And we took their land, and gave it for an inheritance unto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half tribe of Manasseh.
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Commentary for Numbers 21:35
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Justice and Judgment:** The verse reflects the theme of divine justice, as the enemies of Israel are defeated, which is often portrayed in the Bible as an act of God's judgment.
- **Conquest and Providence:** It underscores the theme of God's providence in leading the Israelites to possess the land promised to their ancestors, which includes the conquest of hostile nations.
- **Warfare and Violence:** The harsh reality of ancient warfare is depicted, where the complete destruction of an enemy was sometimes the norm.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Israelites' Journey:** Numbers 21:35 is part of the narrative describing the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. The book of Numbers details their wanderings, struggles, and battles as they move toward the Promised Land.
- **King Arad:** The verse specifically refers to an event where King Arad, a Canaanite ruler, fought against Israel. The Israelites vowed to utterly destroy the Canaanites if they were given victory, which they achieved as described in the verse.
- **Canaanite Presence:** At this time, the land of Canaan was inhabited by various nations, including the Canaanites, whom the Israelites were to dispossess, according to God's command. This event is one of the early military engagements as the Israelites begin to establish themselves in the region.
- **Divine Mandate:** The conquest of Canaan was seen as part of God's plan to give the land to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The destruction of the Canaanite kings and their people was often portrayed as fulfilling this divine mandate.
This verse is part of a larger narrative arc that spans the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, which outline the formation of the Israelite nation and their journey to the land that God promised to their forefathers. The themes present in this verse are reflective of the broader theological and historical narratives found throughout the Old Testament.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5221
There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָכָה
Transliteration: nâkâh
Pronunciation: naw-kaw'
Description: a primitive root; to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively); beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - 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. - Strong's Number: H1115
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּלְתִּי
Transliteration: biltîy
Pronunciation: bil-tee'
Description: constructive feminine of בָּלָה (equivalent to בְּלִי); properly, a failure of, i.e. (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until, etc.; because un(satiable), beside, but, [phrase] continual, except, from, lest, neither, no more, none, not, nothing, save, that no, without. - Strong's Number: H7604
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁאַר
Transliteration: shâʼar
Pronunciation: shaw-ar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant; leave, (be) left, let, remain, remnant, reserve, the rest. - Strong's Number: H8300
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂרִיד
Transliteration: sârîyd
Pronunciation: saw-reed'
Description: from שָׂרַד; a survivor; [idiom] alive, left, remain(-ing), remnant, rest. - Strong's Number: H3423
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרַשׁ
Transliteration: yârash
Pronunciation: yaw-rash'
Description: or יָרֵשׁ; a primitive root; to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin; cast out, consume, destroy, disinherit, dispossess, drive(-ing) out, enjoy, expel, [idiom] without fail, (give to, leave for) inherit(-ance, -or) [phrase] magistrate, be (make) poor, come to poverty, (give to, make to) possess, get (have) in (take) possession, seize upon, succeed, [idiom] utterly. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.