Joshua 13:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And all the cities of the plain, and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, whom Moses smote with the princes of Midian, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, which were dukes of Sihon, dwelling in the country.”
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Read Full Chapter →Reuben's land included the plain cities and all Sihon's kingdom, whose princes of Midian were struck down by Moses.
What Does Joshua 13:21 Mean?
The summary of Reuben's inheritance gathers in all the cities of the plain and the whole kingdom of Sihon, who had reigned in Heshbon. It recalls that Moses defeated Sihon along with the Midianite princes, Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba, who had served under him.
The naming of fallen kings and princes turns the land grant into a record of God's deliverance. Every city listed was won because the LORD overthrew those who held it. The inheritance is inseparable from the victories that secured it. To dwell in this land was to live daily on ground that testified to God's power to bring down the mighty and to give their place to His people. The home becomes a monument to grace.
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What does Joshua 13:21 mean?
Reuben's land included the plain cities and all Sihon's kingdom, whose princes of Midian were struck down by Moses.