Numbers 21:27

Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come into Heshbon, let the city of Sihon be built and prepared:

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Other Translations for Numbers 21:27

BSB
That is why the poets say: "Come to Heshbon, let it be rebuilt; let the city of Sihon be restored.
AKJV
Why they that speak in proverbs say, Come into Heshbon, let the city of Sihon be built and prepared:
CPDV
About this, it is said in the proverb: "Enter into Heshbon. Let the city of Sihon be established and built.
ERV
Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come ye to Heshbon, Let the city of Sihon be built and established:
NHEB
Therefore those who speak in proverbs say, "Come to Heshbon. Let the city of Sihon be built and established;
SMT
For this they will say, using parables, Come ye to Heshbon; the city of Sihon shall be built and prepared.

Commentary for Numbers 21:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 21:27
Summary
Poetic saying mocking destroyed city's former glory
Place
Heshbon
Event
Reciting mocking proverbs
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Wisdom