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Numbers 21:23 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Numbers 21:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 21 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.”
Numbers 21:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 21:23
Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through—Unlike Edom's refusal (Numbers 20:18-21), Sihon's rejection escalated to aggression. But Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz (יַהְצָה, Yahtsah)—This wasn't mere border defense but offensive warfare. Deuteronomy 2:30 reveals God hardened Sihon's heart, creating necessary cause for Israel's conquest.Jahaz became the first major battle for the Promised Land, though technically in Transjordan. Sihon's aggression transformed Israel from wanderers into warriors, from request-makers...
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Cross-References for Numbers 21:23
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“and encamped in Jahaz”
“Sihon the king of Heshbon”
“and made his heart obstinate”
“even to Jahaz have they uttered their voice”
“Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him.”
“And Heshbon shall cry”