Deuteronomy 4:47

Verse

They took possession of the land belonging to Sihon and to Og king of Bashan—the two Amorite kings across the Jordan to the east—

American Standard Version (1901)

And they took his land in possession, and the land of Og king of Bashan, the two kings of the Amorites, who were beyond the Jordan toward the sunrising;

Bible in Basic English

And they took his land for a heritage, and the land of Og, king of Bashan, the two kings of the Amorites, whose lands were on the other side of Jordan to the east;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Possessed his land, and the land of Og king of Basan, of the two kings of the Amorrhites, who were beyond the Jordan towards the rising of the sun:

Free Bible Version

They took over his country and the country of Og king of Bashan. (They were the two kings of the Amorites who previously ruled on the east side of the Jordan.)

Geneva Bible 1599

And they possessed his land, and the lande of Og King of Bashan, two Kings of the Amorites, which were on this side Iorden towarde the sunne rising:

King James (Authorized) Version

And they possessed his land, and the land of Og king of Bashan, two kings of the Amorites, which were on this side Jordan toward the sunrising;

One Unity Resource Bible

They took his land in possession, and the land of Og king of Bashan, the two kings of the Amorites [Descendants of Talkers], who were beyond the Jordan [Descender] toward the sunrise;

Translation for Translators

They/We captured Sihon’s land and the land that Og, the king of the Bashan region, ruled. They were the two kings who ruled the Amor people-group in the area east of the Jordan River.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They took his land as a possession, and the land of Og king of Bashan—these, the two kings of the Amorites, who were beyond the Jordan toward the east.

Noah Webster Bible

And they possessed his land, and the land of Og king of Bashan, two kings of the Amorites, who were on the side of Jordan, towards the sun-rising;

World English Bible

They took possession of his land and the land of Og king of Bashan, the two kings of the Amorites, who were beyond the Jordan toward the sunrise;

Young's Literal Translation

and they possess his land, and the land of Og king of Bashan, two kings of the Amorite who [are] beyond the Jordan, [towards] the sun-rising;

Context

Introduction to the Law

⁴⁶while they were in the valley across the Jordan facing Beth-peor in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon and was defeated by Moses and the Israelites after they had come out of Egypt.⁴⁷They took possession of the land belonging to Sihon and to Og king of Bashan—the two Amorite kings across the Jordan to the east— ⁴⁸extending from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Siyon (that is, Hermon),

Summary

Deuteronomy 4:47 serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites by giving them possession of the land of Bashan. This verse highlights the importance of obedience and faith in God's covenant, which leads to blessings and victories. It showcases God's sovereignty and provision for His people, reinforcing the idea that He is a God who keeps His word. Ultimately, Deuteronomy 4:47 underscores the significance of trusting in God's guidance and following His commands to experience His faithfulness and goodness.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

From Aroer, which is by the bank of the river Arnon,.... A city of Moab, which was situated on the bank of the river Arnon, that was on the border of Moab, Deu 2:36, even unto Mount Sion, which is Hermon; the meaning is, that the lands of these two kings conquered by Israel reached from the city Aroer on the river Arnon to Mount Hermon, the one being the southern, the other the northern boundary of them. Here Hermon has another name Sion, and is to be carefully distinguished from Mount Zion near Jerusalem; it lying in a different country, and being written with a different letter in the Hebrew language. In the Septuagint version it is called Seon, and by the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem the mount of snow; See Gill on Deu 3:9.