Deuteronomy 4:47 Meaning and Explanation
“And they possessed his land, and the land of Og king of Bashan, two kings of the Amorites, which were on this side Jordan toward the sunrising;”
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Read Full Chapter →Israel possessed the lands of two Amorite kings, Sihon and Og, east of the Jordan.
The Context of Deuteronomy 4:47
Moses refers to Israel's possession of lands east of the Jordan conquered from Amorite kings.
What Does Deuteronomy 4:47 Mean?
Moses recounts Israel's successful conquest of the eastern territories. Two major Amorite kingdoms had been defeated: Sihon's kingdom in the central region and Og's kingdom of Bashan in the north. These conquests had given Israel secure possession of significant territory east of the Jordan—land that now serves as base for their imminent crossing and conquest of Canaan proper.
These victories demonstrate God's power to give Israel the land and validate their confidence in God's law and leadership. The fact that Israel has already overcome formidable Amorite kingdoms shows that the God who gave them this law is capable of fulfilling His promise to give them the western lands as well. These recent victories provide historical evidence supporting the covenant promises.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 4:47
What does Deuteronomy 4:47 mean?
Israel possessed the lands of two Amorite kings, Sihon and Og, east of the Jordan.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 4:47?
Moses refers to Israel's possession of lands east of the Jordan conquered from Amorite kings.