Verse 27

Numbers 21:27

New Living Translation

27 Therefore, the ancient poets wrote this about him: “Come to Heshbon and let it be rebuilt!<br>Let the city of Sihon be restored.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
עַל כֵּ֛ן יֹאמְר֥וּ הַ/מֹּשְׁלִ֖ים בֹּ֣אוּ חֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן תִּבָּנֶ֥ה וְ/תִכּוֹנֵ֖ן עִ֥יר סִיחֽוֹן
English Translation
Therefore, the proverbs will say, "Come, let us build a city and establish the city of Sihon."
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 21 Context
1 The Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev, heard that the Israelites were approaching on th... Focus ↗
2 Then the people of Israel made this vow to the LORD: “If you will hand these people over to us, we w... Focus ↗
3 The LORD heard the Israelites’ request and gave them victory over the Canaanites. The Israelites com... Focus ↗
4 Then the people of Israel set out from Mount Hor, taking the road to the Red Sea to go around the la... Focus ↗
5 and they began to speak against God (Elohim) and Moses. “Why have you brought us out of Egypt to die... Focus ↗
6 So the LORD sent poisonous snakes among the people, and many were bitten and died. Focus ↗
7 Then the people came to Moses and cried out, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and agains... Focus ↗
8 Then the LORD told him, “Make a replica of a poisonous snake and attach it to a pole. All who are bi... Focus ↗
9 So Moses made a snake out of bronze and attached it to a pole. Then anyone who was bitten by a snake... Focus ↗
10 The Israelites traveled next to Oboth and camped there. Focus ↗
11 Then they went on to Iye-abarim, in the wilderness on the eastern border of Moab. Focus ↗
12 From there they traveled to the valley of Zered Brook and set up camp. Focus ↗
13 Then they moved out and camped on the far side of the Arnon River, in the wilderness adjacent to the... Focus ↗
14 For this reason <i>The Book of the Wars of the LORD</i> speaks of “the town of Waheb in the area of... Focus ↗
15 and the ravines that extend as far as the settlement of Ar on the border of Moab.” Focus ↗
16 From there the Israelites traveled to Beer, which is the well where the LORD said to Moses, “Assembl... Focus ↗
17 There the Israelites sang this song: “Spring up, O well!<br>Yes, sing its praises!<br> Focus ↗
18 Sing of this well,<br>which princes dug,<br>which great leaders hollowed out<br>with their scepters... Focus ↗
19 Nahaliel, and Bamoth. Focus ↗
20 After that they went to the valley in Moab where Pisgah Peak overlooks the wasteland. Focus ↗
21 The Israelites sent ambassadors to King Sihon of the Amorites with this message: Focus ↗
22 “Let us travel through your land. We will be careful not to go through your fields and vineyards. We... Focus ↗
23 But King Sihon refused to let them cross his territory. Instead, he mobilized his entire army and at... Focus ↗
24 But the Israelites slaughtered them with their swords and occupied their land from the Arnon River t... Focus ↗
25 So Israel captured all the towns of the Amorites and settled in them, including the city of Heshbon... Focus ↗
26 Heshbon had been the capital of King Sihon of the Amorites. He had defeated a former Moabite king an... Focus ↗
27 Therefore, the ancient poets wrote this about him: “Come to Heshbon and let it be rebuilt!<br>Let th...
28 A fire flamed forth from Heshbon,<br>a blaze from the city of Sihon.<br>It burned the city of Ar in... Focus ↗
29 What sorrow awaits you, O people of Moab!<br>You are finished, O worshipers of Chemosh!<br>Chemosh h... Focus ↗
30 We have utterly destroyed them,<br>from Heshbon to Dibon.<br>We have completely wiped them out<br>as... Focus ↗
31 So the people of Israel occupied the territory of the Amorites. Focus ↗
32 After Moses sent men to explore the Jazer area, they captured all the towns in the region and drove... Focus ↗
33 Then they turned and marched up the road to Bashan, but King Og of Bashan and all his people attacke... Focus ↗
34 The LORD said to Moses, “Do not be afraid of him, for I have handed him over to you, along with all... Focus ↗
35 And Israel killed King Og, his sons, and all his subjects; not a single survivor remained. Then Isra... Focus ↗