Deuteronomy 3:8
And we took at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites the land that was on this side Jordan, from the river of Arnon unto mount Hermon;
Original Language Analysis
וַנִּקַּ֞ח
And we took
H3947
וַנִּקַּ֞ח
And we took
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
1 of 17
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
בָּעֵ֤ת
at that time
H6256
בָּעֵ֤ת
at that time
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
2 of 17
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
הַהִוא֙
H1931
הַהִוא֙
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
3 of 17
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מִיַּ֗ד
of the hand
H3027
מִיַּ֗ד
of the hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
6 of 17
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
of the Amorites
H567
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
of the Amorites
Strong's:
H567
Word #:
9 of 17
an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
10 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בְּעֵ֣בֶר
that was on this side
H5676
בְּעֵ֣בֶר
that was on this side
Strong's:
H5676
Word #:
11 of 17
properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the jordan; ususally meaning
מִנַּ֥חַל
from the river
H5158
מִנַּ֥חַל
from the river
Strong's:
H5158
Word #:
13 of 17
a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
אַרְנֹ֖ן
of Arnon
H769
אַרְנֹ֖ן
of Arnon
Strong's:
H769
Word #:
14 of 17
the arnon, a river east of the jordan, also its territory
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
15 of 17
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
Historical Context
This territory spanned approximately 100 miles north-south, from the Arnon River (central Transjordan) to Mount Hermon (northern extreme). Control of this region secured Israel's eastern flank and provided inheritance for Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh. The conquest fulfilled God's promises regarding the land's extent.
Questions for Reflection
- What specific, measurable promises of God are you trusting Him to fulfill?
- How does understanding God's faithfulness in tangible ways strengthen your faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
Moses' summary—'we took at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites the land'—emphasizes the transfer of territorial control from Amorite to Israelite hands. The geographical markers 'from the river of Arnon unto mount Hermon' define the full extent of the Transjordan conquest. Specific boundaries demonstrate that God's promises involve concrete, measurable fulfillments, not vague spiritual sentiments.