Numbers 21:24

And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from Arnon unto Jabbok, even unto the children of Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon was strong.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 21:24

BSB
And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok-but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified.
AKJV
And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from Arnon to Jabbok, even to the children of Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon was strong.
CPDV
And he was struck down by them with the edge of the sword, and they possessed his land from Arnon, even to Jabbok and the sons of Ammon. For the borders of the Ammonites were held by a strong fortress.
ERV
And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from Arnon unto Jabbok, even unto the children of Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon was strong.
NHEB
Israel struck him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from the Arnon to the Jabbok, even to the people of Ammon; for the border of the people of Ammon was strong.
SMT
And Israel will smite him with the mouth of the sword, and he will possess his land from Arnon to Jabbok, even to the sons of Ammon: for the boundary of the sons of Ammon was strong.

Commentary for Numbers 21:24

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Overview of Numbers 21:24
Summary
Israel defeats enemy and claims territorial possession
Place
Arnon, Jabbok
Event
Defeating Sihon's forces
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative