Joshua 13:10

Verse

and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon, as far as the border of the Ammonites;

American Standard Version (1901)

and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon, unto the border of the children of Ammon;

And all the towns of Sihon, king of the Amorites, who was ruling in Heshbon, to the limits of the children of Ammon;

and all the towns that belonged to Sihon, king of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, up to the border with the Ammonites.

Geneva Bible 1599

And all the cities of Sihon King of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, vnto the borders of the children of Ammon,

King James (Authorized) Version

And all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, unto the border of the children of Ammon;

Translation for Translators

All the towns ruled by King Sihon were in that area. The land extended to where the Ammon people-group lived.

Unlocked Literal Bible

all the cities of Sihon, king of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, to the border of the Ammonites;

Noah Webster Bible

And all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon, to the border of the children of Ammon;

World English Bible

and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon, to the border of the children of Ammon;

Young's Literal Translation

and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorite, who reigned in Heshbon, unto the border of the Bene-Ammon,

Context

The Inheritance East of the Jordan

⁹The area from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon,¹⁰and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon, as far as the border of the Ammonites;

Summary

This verse describes the territory that was allotted to the tribe of Reuben in the Promised Land. It highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites the land that He had sworn to their ancestors. The detailed account of the boundaries of Reuben's inheritance showcases the faithfulness of God in keeping His word and providing for His people. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and provision, encouraging trust in His promises and plans.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon,.... A city he took from the Moabites, and made it his royal seat, Num 21:26, unto the border of the children of Ammon; which was the river Jabbok, Deu 3:16.