from Aroer, which is on the bank of the River Arnon, even to Mount Sion (that 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),
- KJV From Aroer, which is by the bank of the river Arnon, even unto mount Sion, which is Hermon,
- BSB extending from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Siyon (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(The Sidonians call Hermon Sirion, and the Amorites call it Senir.)
- Deut 2:36From Aroer, which is on the edge of the valley of the Arnon, and the city that is in the valley, even to Gilead, there was not a city too high for us. Yahweh our God delivered up all before us.
- Ps 133:3like the dew of Hermon, that comes down on the hills of Zion: for there Yahweh gives the blessing, even life forever more.
- Deut 3:12This land we took in possession at that time: from Aroer, which is by the valley of the Arnon, and half the hill country of Gilead, and its cities, gave I to the Reubenites and to the Gadites:
- Josh 13:24–33Moses gave to the tribe of Gad, to the children of Gad, according to their families.
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