From Aroer, which is by the bank of the river Arnon, even unto mount Sion, which is Hermon,
Parallel translations
- WEB from Aroer, which is on the edge of the valley of the Arnon, even to Mount Sion (also called Hermon),
- BSB extending from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Siyon (that is, Hermon),
- NKJV from Aroer, which is on the bank of the River Arnon, even to Mount Sion (that is, Hermon),
- NASB from Aroer, which is on the edge of the Valley of Arnon, even as far as Mount Sion (that is, Hermon),
- NLT So Israel conquered the entire area from Aroer at the edge of the Arnon Gorge all the way to Mount Sirion, also called Mount Hermon.
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Quick answer
The conquered territory stretched from Aroer on the Arnon to Mount Hermon. The borders of God's gift are precisely defined.
Overview
Moses marks the extent of the land taken, from the Arnon valley to Mount Sion (Hermon). The careful boundaries show God's concrete fulfillment of his promises. Such precise faithfulness in geography reflects a God who keeps every word, ultimately in the salvation accomplished by Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Deut 3:9(Which Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion; and the Amorites call it Shenir;)
- Deut 2:36From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:
- Ps 133:3As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
- Deut 3:12And this land, which we possessed at that time, from Aroer, which is by the river Arnon, and half mount Gilead, and the cities thereof, gave I unto the Reubenites and to the Gadites.
- Josh 13:24–33And Moses gave inheritance unto the tribe of Gad, even unto the children of Gad according to their families.
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