Numbers 21:31-35

How does the victory over Og extend the account?

Berean Standard Bible

31 So Israel lived in the land of the Amorites. 32 After Moses had sent spies to Jazer, Israel captured its villages and drove out the Amorites who were there. 33 Then they turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet them in battle at Edrei. 34 But the LORD said to Moses, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” 35 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.

What is the context?

Israel settles in the Amorite land, and Moses sends scouts to Jazer before its villages are taken. Og of Bashan then comes out with his army to battle at Edrei.

The Lord tells Moses not to fear and promises the same outcome as against Sihon. Og, his sons, and his army are struck down, and Israel takes the land. The chapter ends with victories east of the Jordan, setting the stage for Moab’s reaction.

How is this passage commonly understood?

Wesley reads the second victory alongside the first and the Lord’s assurance to Moses. The USCCB notes compare the fuller account in Deuteronomy 3. The immediate text concerns this particular enemy and promise, not a general assurance that any army claiming religious support will win.

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