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Numbers 21:30: Meaning Explained
We have shot at them; Heshbon is perished even unto Dibon, and we have laid them waste even unto Nophah, which...
What Does This Verse Mean?
Israel had now defeated Sihon and taken his entire territory. They were finally getting close to the Promised Land.
What’s Happening Here
The conquest of Sihon and Og marked a turning point. Israel was now ready to enter Canaan.
Key Words
Promised LandCanaan, the land God promised to Abraham
Why It Matters
After 40 years of wandering, Israel was finally about to enter their inheritance.
Did You Know?
These victories proved Israel could fight and win, preparing them for the conquest of Canaan.
Word Study
H3384
We have shotוַנִּירָ֛ם
H6
is perishedאָבַ֥ד
H2809
at them Heshbonחֶשְׁבּ֖וֹן
H1769
even unto Dibonדִּיבֹ֑ן
H8074
and we have laid them wasteוַנַּשִּׁ֣ים
H5302
even unto Nophahנֹ֔פַח
H4311
which reacheth unto Medebaמֵֽידְבָֽא׃
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