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. Then they turnedThis phrase indicates a decisive change in direction or action. In the Hebrew context, the word "turned" (וַיִּפְנוּ, vayifnu) suggests a purposeful movement, often in response to divine guidance. The Israelites, led by Moses, were not wandering aimlessly but were following God's strategic plan for their journey to the Promised Land. This turning signifies obedience and readiness to face new challenges under God's command. and went up by way of Bashan
Bashan was a fertile and strategically significant region east of the Jordan River. The phrase "went up" (וַיַּעֲלוּ, vaya'alu) implies an ascent, both geographically and spiritually. Bashan was known for its strong cities and mighty warriors, making this journey a test of faith and courage for the Israelites. Historically, Bashan was a land of giants, and its conquest symbolized overcoming formidable obstacles through reliance on God's power. and Og king of Bashan
Og was a formidable opponent, described in Deuteronomy 3:11 as one of the last of the Rephaim, a race of giants. His mention here highlights the magnitude of the challenge facing the Israelites. The name "Og" (עוֹג, Og) is associated with strength and might, emphasizing the miraculous nature of Israel's victories. Og's resistance represents the spiritual battles believers face, where reliance on God's strength is crucial. came out against them
This phrase indicates a proactive and aggressive stance by Og. The Hebrew verb "came out" (יָצָא, yatza) suggests a deliberate act of confrontation. Og's opposition to Israel is symbolic of the spiritual warfare Christians encounter. It serves as a reminder that the journey of faith involves facing adversaries who seek to hinder God's purposes. with all his people
Og did not face Israel alone; he brought his entire army. This underscores the collective strength and unity of the opposition. In a spiritual sense, it reflects the organized and persistent nature of challenges against God's people. The phrase serves as a call for believers to be equally united and prepared, drawing strength from their community and faith. to battle at Edrei
Edrei was one of the royal cities of Bashan, a place of significant military importance. The term "battle" (לַמִּלְחָמָה, lammilchamah) conveys the intensity and seriousness of the conflict. Edrei, meaning "mighty" or "strong," symbolizes the formidable challenges believers face. The battle at Edrei is a testament to God's faithfulness in delivering His people, encouraging Christians to trust in His promises amidst life's battles. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe people of God, led by Moses, journeying through the wilderness towards the Promised Land. 2. Og, King of BashanA formidable Amorite king known for his great size and strength, ruling over the region of Bashan. 3. BashanA fertile region east of the Jordan River, known for its strong cities and giant inhabitants. 4. EdreiA significant city in Bashan where the battle between the Israelites and Og took place. 5. The BattleA confrontation initiated by Og against the Israelites, marking another step in Israel's conquest of the Promised Land. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in BattlesThe victory over Og demonstrates God's control over seemingly insurmountable challenges. Believers can trust God to lead them through their own battles. Faith in God's PromisesThe Israelites' journey and victories remind us of the importance of faith in God's promises, even when facing daunting obstacles. Spiritual WarfareJust as Israel faced physical battles, Christians face spiritual battles. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. Courage in the Face of GiantsOg's reputation as a giant symbolizes the "giants" we face in life. With God's help, we can overcome any challenge. Obedience and TrustThe Israelites' success was tied to their obedience to God's commands. Our spiritual victories are similarly linked to our obedience and trust in God. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the account of the battle against Og encourage you to trust God in your own "battles"? 2. In what ways can the account of Og and the Israelites inspire you to face your personal "giants" with faith? 3. How does the victory over Og illustrate the importance of obedience to God's commands in achieving success? 4. What parallels can you draw between the Israelites' physical battles and the spiritual battles Christians face today? 5. How can the account of Og and the Israelites deepen your understanding of God's sovereignty and faithfulness in your life? Connections to Other Scriptures Deuteronomy 3:1-11Provides a detailed account of the battle against Og and the subsequent victory, emphasizing God's role in delivering Og into Israel's hands. Psalm 135:10-12Celebrates God's victories over kings like Og, highlighting His power and faithfulness in giving Israel the land. Joshua 12:4-5Lists Og among the defeated kings, underscoring the completeness of Israel's conquest under God's guidance. People Ammonites, Amon, Amorites, Arad, Canaanites, Chemosh, Israelites, Moses, Og, SihonPlaces Ar, Arad, Arnon, Bamoth, Bashan, Beer, Dedan, Dibon, Edom, Edrei, Egypt, Heshbon, Hormah, Iye-abarim, Jabbok River, Jahaz, Jazer, King's Highway, Mattanah, Medeba, Moab, Mount Hor, Nahaliel, Negeb, Nophah, Oboth, Pisgah, Red Sea, Suphah, Valley of Zered, WahebTopics Army, Bashan, Battle, Edrei, Ed're-i, Fight, Marched, Meet, Og, Road, Turn, TurningDictionary of Bible Themes Numbers 21:33 5336 highway
8728 enemies, of Israel and Judah Numbers 21:24-35 5572 sword Library The Poison and the Antidote
'And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red Sea, to compare the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. 5. And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread. 6. And the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died. 7. Therefore …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureMan's Ruin and God's Remedy
Man has very many wants, and he should be grateful whenever the least of them is supplied. But he has one want which overtops every other: it is the want of bread. Give him raiment, house him well, decorate and adorn him, yet if you give him not bread, his body faints, he dies of hunger. Hence it is that while the earth when it is tilled is made to bring forth many things that minister unto the comfort and luxury of men, yet man is wise enough to understand that since bread is his chief want, he …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859 The Disciple, -- Master, in These Days Some Learned Men and their Followers Regard Thy...
The Disciple,--Master, in these days some learned men and their followers regard Thy atonement and the redemption by blood as meaningless and futile, and say that Christ was only a great teacher and example for our spiritual life, and that salvation and eternal happiness depend on our own efforts and good deeds. The Master,--1. Never forget that spiritual and religious ideas are connected less with the head than with the heart, which is the temple of God, and when the heart is filled with the presence …
Sadhu Sundar Singh—At The Master's Feet Messiah Suffering and Wounded for Us
Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: ..... He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed. W hen our Lord was transfigured, Moses and Elijah appeared in glory and conversed with Him. Had we been informed of the interview only, we should probably have desired to know the subject of their conversation, as we might reasonably suppose it turned upon very interesting and important …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 The Nations of the South-East
Israel was cut in two by the Jordan. The districts east of the Jordan were those that had first been conquered; it was from thence that the followers of Joshua had gone forth to possess themselves of Canaan. But this division of the territory was a source of weakness. The interests of the tribes on the two sides of the river were never quite the same; at times indeed they were violently antagonistic. When the disruption of the monarchy came after the death of Solomon, Judah was the stronger for the …
Archibald Sayce—Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations The Lamb of God, the Great Atonement
Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world! G reat and marvellous are the works of the LORD God almighty! We live in the midst of them, and the little impression they make upon us, sufficiently proves our depravity. He is great in the very smallest; and there is not a plant, flower, or insect, but bears the signature of infinite wisdom and power. How sensibly then should we be affected by the consideration of the Whole , if sin had not blinded our understandings, and hardened …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 Ninth Sunday after Trinity Carnal Security and Its vices.
Text: 1 Corinthians 10, 6-13. 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us make trial of the Lord, as some of them made trial, and perished by the serpents. 10 Neither murmur ye, as …
Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Covenanting Performed in Former Ages with Approbation from Above.
That the Lord gave special token of his approbation of the exercise of Covenanting, it belongs to this place to show. His approval of the duty was seen when he unfolded the promises of the Everlasting Covenant to his people, while they endeavoured to perform it; and his approval thereof is continually seen in his fulfilment to them of these promises. The special manifestations of his regard, made to them while attending to the service before him, belonged to one or other, or both, of those exhibitions …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Nature of Covenanting.
A covenant is a mutual voluntary compact between two parties on given terms or conditions. It may be made between superiors and inferiors, or between equals. The sentiment that a covenant can be made only between parties respectively independent of one another is inconsistent with the testimony of Scripture. Parties to covenants in a great variety of relative circumstances, are there introduced. There, covenant relations among men are represented as obtaining not merely between nation and nation, …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting The Second Commandment
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am o jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of then that hate me; and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.' Exod 20: 4-6. I. Thou shalt not …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
THE ISRAELITES IN THE LAND OF CANAAN: THE JUDGES--THE PHILISTINES AND THE HEBREW KINGDOM--SAUL, DAVID, SOLOMON, THE DEFECTION OF THE TEN TRIBES--THE XXIst EGYPTIAN DYNASTY--SHESHONQ OR SHISHAK DAMASCUS. The Hebrews in the desert: their families, clans, and tribes--The Amorites and the Hebrews on the left bank of the Jordan--The conquest of Canaan and the native reaction against the Hebrews--The judges, Ehud, Deborah, Jerubbaal or Gideon and the Manassite supremacy; Abimelech, Jephihdh. The Philistines, …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6 The Two Classes.
"Two men went up into the temple to pray."--Luke xvii. 10. I now want to speak of two classes: First, those who do not feel their need of a Saviour who have not been convinced of sin by the Spirit; and Second, those who are convinced of sin and cry, "What must I do to be saved?" All inquirers can be ranged under two heads: they have either the spirit of the Pharisee, or the spirit of the publican. If a man having the spirit of the Pharisee comes into an after-meeting, I know of no better portion …
Dwight L. Moody—The Way to God and How to Find It Numbers
Like the last part of Exodus, and the whole of Leviticus, the first part of Numbers, i.-x. 28--so called,[1] rather inappropriately, from the census in i., iii., (iv.), xxvi.--is unmistakably priestly in its interests and language. Beginning with a census of the men of war (i.) and the order of the camp (ii.), it devotes specific attention to the Levites, their numbers and duties (iii., iv.). Then follow laws for the exclusion of the unclean, v. 1-4, for determining the manner and amount of restitution …
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