Deuteronomy 1:4
After he had slain Sihon the king of the Amorites, which dwelt in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, which dwelt at Astaroth in Edrei:
Original Language Analysis
אַֽחֲרֵ֣י
After
H310
אַֽחֲרֵ֣י
After
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
1 of 17
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
הַכֹּת֗וֹ
he had slain
H5221
הַכֹּת֗וֹ
he had slain
Strong's:
H5221
Word #:
2 of 17
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
אֵ֚ת
H853
אֵ֚ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
of the Amorites
H567
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
of the Amorites
Strong's:
H567
Word #:
6 of 17
an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
7 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב
which dwelt
H3427
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב
which dwelt
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
8 of 17
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
וְאֵ֗ת
H853
וְאֵ֗ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַבָּשָׁ֔ן
of Bashan
H1316
הַבָּשָׁ֔ן
of Bashan
Strong's:
H1316
Word #:
13 of 17
bashan (often with the article), a region east of the jordan
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
14 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב
which dwelt
H3427
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב
which dwelt
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
15 of 17
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
Historical Context
Delivered in the final weeks before Moses' death (circa 1406 BC) on the plains of Moab. Sihon and Og's defeats (Numbers 21) were Israel's first major military victories, giving them control of the Transjordan region and boosting confidence for the Canaan conquest.
Questions for Reflection
- How do past victories strengthen your faith for current challenges?
- What specific examples of God's faithfulness can you recall when facing uncertainty?
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Analysis & Commentary
This verse sets the historical context for Moses' farewell address, occurring after Israel's victories over Sihon and Og, two Amorite kings east of the Jordan. These conquests demonstrated God's power and faithfulness, providing tangible evidence that the Lord would fulfill His promises regarding Canaan. The mention of specific names and places grounds the narrative in real history, showing that God works through actual events to accomplish His purposes.