1. Deuteronomy 3:6 (ESV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:6 (Summary)

Deuteronomy 3:6 (ESV)

6 And we devoted them to destruction, as we did to Sihon the king of Heshbon, devoting to destruction every city, men, women, and children.

Moses' statement emphasizes the faithfulness of the Lord, who had said that Israel would defeat Og as they had defeated Sihon (Deuteronomy 3:2).

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