Numbers 21:15
New International Version
and the slopes of the ravines that lead to the settlement of Ar and lie along the border of Moab.”

New Living Translation
and the ravines that extend as far as the settlement of Ar on the border of Moab.”

English Standard Version
and the slope of the valleys that extends to the seat of Ar, and leans to the border of Moab.”

Berean Standard Bible
even the slopes of the wadis that extend to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab.”

King James Bible
And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab.

New King James Version
And the slope of the brooks That reaches to the dwelling of Ar, And lies on the border of Moab.”

New American Standard Bible
And the slope of the wadis That extends to the site of Ar, And leans to the border of Moab.”

NASB 1995
And the slope of the wadis That extends to the site of Ar, And leans to the border of Moab.”

NASB 1977
And the slope of the wadis That extends to the site of Ar, And leans to the border of Moab.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And the slope of the wadis That extends to the site of Ar, And leans to the border of Moab.”

Amplified Bible
And the slope of the wadis That stretches toward the site of Ar And leans to the border of Moab.”

Christian Standard Bible
even the slopes of the ravines that extend to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
even the slopes of the ravines that extend to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab.

American Standard Version
And the slope of the valleys That inclineth toward the dwelling of Ar, And leaneth upon the border of Moab.

Contemporary English Version
with its valleys that lie alongside the Moabite border and extend to the town of Ar.

English Revised Version
And the slope of the valleys That inclineth toward the dwelling of Ar, And leaneth upon the border of Moab.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Arnon and the slopes of the valleys that go down to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab...."

Good News Translation
and the slope of the valleys that extend to the town of Ar and toward the border of Moab."

International Standard Version
and the slope of the valleys, that extends to the dwelling places of Ar and the borders of Moab.")

Majority Standard Bible
even the slopes of the wadis that extend to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab.”

NET Bible
and the slope of the valleys that extends to the dwelling of Ar, and falls off at the border of Moab."

New Heart English Bible
the slope of the valleys that incline toward the dwelling of Ar, leans on the border of Moab."

Webster's Bible Translation
And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab.

World English Bible
the slope of the valleys that incline toward the dwelling of Ar, leans on the border of Moab.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the spring of the brooks, "" Which turned aside to the dwelling of Ar, "" And has leaned to the border of Moab.”

Young's Literal Translation
And the spring of the brooks, Which turned aside to the dwelling of Ar, And hath leaned to the border of Moab.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And the outpouring of the torrents which extended to the rest at Ar, and reclined to the boundary of Moab.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The rocks of the torrents were bowed down that they might rest in Ar, and lie down in the borders of the Moabites.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The stones of the torrents were bent, so that they might rest in Ar and lie back within the borders of the Moabites.

New American Bible
Arnon and the wadi gorges That reach back toward the site of Ar and lean against the border of Moab.”

New Revised Standard Version
and the slopes of the wadis that extend to the seat of Ar, and lie along the border of Moab.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he made straight the slope of the valleys which extended to the site of Ad, which lies over the border of Moab.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he has made ready the valleys that were inclining to the Habitat of Ad and were lying on the border of Moabites.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the slope of the valleys That inclineth toward the seat of Ar, And leaneth upon the border of Moab.--

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he has appointed brooks to cause Er to dwell there; and it lies near to the coasts of Moab.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Journey to Moab
14Therefore it is stated in the Book of the Wars of the LORD: “Waheb in Suphah and the wadis of the Arnon, 15even the slopes of the wadis that extend to the site of Ar and lie along the border of Moab.” 16From there they went on to Beer, the well where the LORD said to Moses, “Gather the people so that I may give them water.”…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 2:24-25
“Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle. / This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.”

Deuteronomy 2:9
Then the LORD said to me, “Do not harass the Moabites or provoke them to war, for I will not give you any of their land, because I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as their possession.”

Judges 11:18
Then Israel traveled through the wilderness and bypassed the lands of Edom and Moab. They came to the east side of the land of Moab and camped on the other side of the Arnon. But they did not enter the territory of Moab, since the Arnon was its border.

Isaiah 15:7
So they carry their wealth and belongings over the Brook of the Willows.

Isaiah 16:2
Like fluttering birds pushed out of the nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon:

Jeremiah 48:20
Moab is put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out! Declare by the Arnon that Moab is destroyed.

Jeremiah 48:34
There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices to Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim have dried up.

Amos 2:9
Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below.

Psalm 83:6-7
the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, / of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre.

Psalm 136:17-22
He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. / and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever. / Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever. ...

Joshua 12:1-3
Now these are the kings of the land whom the Israelites struck down and whose lands they took beyond the Jordan to the east, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward: / Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along the middle of the valley, up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites), that is, half of Gilead, / as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah.

Joshua 13:9
The 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,

Joshua 13:16-17
The territory from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, to the whole plateau beyond Medeba, / to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,

2 Kings 10:33
from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.

1 Chronicles 5:8-9
and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. / They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead.


Treasury of Scripture

And at the stream of the brooks that goes down to the dwelling of Ar, and lies on the border of Moab.

Ar

Numbers 21:28
For there is a fire gone out of Heshbon, a flame from the city of Sihon: it hath consumed Ar of Moab, and the lords of the high places of Arnon.

Deuteronomy 2:9,18,29
And the LORD said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of their land for a possession; because I have given Ar unto the children of Lot for a possession…

Isaiah 15:1
The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence;

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Numbers 21
1. Israel destroys the Canaanites at Hormah
4. The people murmuring are plagued with fiery serpents
7. They repenting are healed by a bronze serpent
10. Various journeys of the Israelites
21. Sihon is overcome
33. And Og














and the slopes of the ravines
The phrase "slopes of the ravines" refers to the geographical features that are often found in the rugged terrain of the ancient Near East. The Hebrew word for "ravines" is "נַחֲלֵי" (nachalei), which can also mean valleys or streams. These ravines were significant in the journey of the Israelites as they traversed the wilderness. Historically, such features provided both challenges and resources, like water, which was crucial for survival. Spiritually, the ravines can symbolize the trials and low points in life, where God's guidance is essential.

that lead to the site of Ar
The "site of Ar" refers to a location within the territory of Moab. Ar was a significant city in Moab, and its mention here indicates the proximity of the Israelites to Moabite lands. The Hebrew root for "Ar" is "עָר" (Ar), which means "city." This highlights the Israelites' journey towards the Promised Land, encountering various nations and cities along the way. Theologically, this can be seen as a reminder of God's promise and the fulfillment of His covenant, as the Israelites move closer to the land He pledged to them.

and lie along the border of Moab
The "border of Moab" signifies the boundary between the Israelites and the Moabites. Moab, a nation descended from Lot, often had a contentious relationship with Israel. The Hebrew word for "border" is "גְּבוּל" (gevul), which denotes a boundary or limit. This phrase underscores the importance of boundaries in the biblical narrative, both physical and spiritual. It serves as a reminder of the distinct identity and calling of God's people, set apart from the surrounding nations. Historically, borders were crucial for defining territories and maintaining peace, and spiritually, they represent the limits set by God for His people to live within His will.

Verse 15. - And at the stream of the brooks. Rather, "and the pouring (וְאֶשֶׁד) of the brooks," i.e., the slope of the watershed. Ar. עָר is an archaic form of עִיר, a city. The same place is called Ar Moab in verse 28. It was situate on the Arnon somewhat lower down than where the Israelites crossed its "brooks." The peculiarity of the site, "in the midst of the river" (Joshua 13:9, cf. Deuteronomy 2:36), and extensive ruins, have enabled travelers to identify the spot on which it stood at the junction of the Mojeb (Arnon) and Lejum (Nahaliel, verse 19). It is uncertain whether the Greeks gave the name of Areopolis, as Jerome asserts, to Ar, but in later times it was Rabbah, a town many miles further south in the heart of Moab which bore this name. Ar was at this period the boundary town of Moab, and as such was respected by the Israelites (Deuteronomy 2:9, 29).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
even the slopes
וְאֶ֙שֶׁד֙ (wə·’e·šeḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 793: A foundation, bottom, lower part

of the wadis
הַנְּחָלִ֔ים (han·nə·ḥā·lîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft

that
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

extend
נָטָ֖ה (nā·ṭāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend

to the site
לְשֶׁ֣בֶת (lə·še·ḇeṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

of Ar
עָ֑ר (‘ār)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6144: Ar -- a place in Moab

and lie
וְנִשְׁעַ֖ן (wə·niš·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8172: To lean, support oneself

along the border
לִגְב֥וּל (liḡ·ḇūl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

of Moab.”
מוֹאָֽב׃ (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled


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