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and Israel said unto him, Let us pass, we pray thee, through thy land into my place. <a href="/nkjv/judges/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, king of Heshbon; and Israel said to him, “Please let us pass through your land into our place.” <a href="/nasb_/judges/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said to him, “Please let us pass through your land to our place.” <a href="/nasb/judges/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon, and Israel said to him, &#8220Please let us pass through your land to our place.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/judges/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon, and Israel said to him, “Please let us pass through your land to our place.” <a href="/lsb/judges/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon, and Israel said to him, “Please let us pass through your land to our place.” <a href="/amp/judges/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, king of Heshbon, and Israel said to him, “Please let us pass through your land to our place.” <a href="/csb/judges/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, king of Heshbon. Israel said to him, ‘Please let us travel through your land to our country,’ <a href="/hcsb/judges/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, king of Heshbon. Israel said to him, &#8216Please let us travel through your land to our country,&#8217 <a href="/asv/judges/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said unto him, Let us pass, we pray thee, through thy land unto my place. <a href="/cev/judges/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Israelites sent messengers to the Amorite King Sihon of Heshbon. "Please," they said, "let our people go through your country to get to our own land." <a href="/erv/judges/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said unto him, Let us pass, we pray thee, through thy land unto my place. <a href="/gwt/judges/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Then the people of Israel sent messengers to King Sihon of the Amorites. Sihon ruled from Heshbon. The people of Israel said to him, 'Please let us go through your land to our own.' <a href="/gnt/judges/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the Israelites sent messengers to Sihon, the Amorite king of Heshbon, and asked him for permission to go through his country to their own land. <a href="/isv/judges/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Israel sent a delegation to Sihon, king of the Amorites and king of Heshbon. Israel requested of him, "Please let us pass through your territory to our place." <a href="/msb/judges/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, and said to him, ?Please let us pass through your land into our own place.? <a href="/net/judges/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Israel sent messengers to King Sihon, the Amorite king who ruled in Heshbon, and said to him, "Please allow us to pass through your land to our land." <a href="/nheb/judges/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said to him, "Please let me pass through your land to our land.' <a href="/wbt/judges/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said to him, Let us pass, we pray thee, through thy land to my place. <a href="/web/judges/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said to him, ‘Please let us pass through your land to my place.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Israel sends messengers to Sihon, king of the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and Israel says to him, Please let us pass over through your land, to my place, <a href="/ylt/judges/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And Israel sendeth messengers unto Sihon, king of the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and Israel saith to him, Let us pass over, we pray thee, through thy land, unto my place, <a href="/slt/judges/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Israel will send messengers to Sihon, king of the Amorites, king of Heshbon; and Israel will say to him, We will pass now through in thy land, even to my place.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So Israel sent messengers to Sehon king of the Amorrhites, who dwelt in Hesebon, and they said to him: Suffer me to pass through thy land to the river. <a href="/cpdv/judges/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so Israel sent messengers to Sihon, the king of the Amorites, who was living at Heshbon. And they said to him, “Permit me to cross through your land as far as the river.” <a href="/nabre/judges/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Israel sent messengers to the Amorite king Sihon, who was king of Heshbon. Israel said to him, “Let me pass through your land to my own place.” <a href="/nrsvce/judges/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Israel then sent messengers to King Sihon of the Amorites, king of Heshbon; and Israel said to him, ‘Let us pass through your land to our country.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said to him, Let us pass through your land until we come to our land. <a href="/hpbt/judges/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Israel sent Messengers to Sihon, King of the Amorites, and the King of Kheshbon, and Israel said to him: “Let us pass into your land to my land”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said unto him: Let us pass, we pray thee, through thy land unto my place. <a href="/sep/judges/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Israel sent messengers to Seon king of the Amorite, king of Esbon, and Israel said to him, Let us pass, we pray thee, by thy land to our place. <a href="/parallel/judges/11-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=3532" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/11.htm">Jephthah Delivers Israel</a> …18Then Israel traveled through the wilderness and bypassed the lands of Edom and Moab. They came to the east side of the land of Moab and camped on the other side of the Arnon. But they did not enter the territory of Moab, since the Arnon was its border. 19<a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">And Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’ā·ḵîm (N-mp) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">messengers</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5511.htm" title="5511: sî·ḥō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A king of the Amorites. Or Ciychon; from the same as Cuwach; tempestuous; Sichon, an Amoritish king.">Sihon</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/567.htm" title="567: hā·’ĕ·mō·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps mountain dwellers, a Canaanite tribe. ">of the Amorites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">who ruled</a> <a href="/hebrew/2809.htm" title="2809: ḥeš·bō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A place E. of the Jordan. The same as cheshbown; Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan.">in Heshbon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">‘Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: na‘·bə·rāh- (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">let us pass</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ḇə·’ar·ṣə·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">through your land</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">into</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: mə·qō·w·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">our own place.’</a> 20But Sihon would not trust Israel to pass through his territory. So he gathered all his people, encamped in Jahaz, and fought with Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/21-21.htm">Numbers 21:21-24</a> Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, / “Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” / But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/2-26.htm">Deuteronomy 2:26-30</a> So from the Wilderness of Kedemoth I sent messengers with an offer of peace to Sihon king of Heshbon, saying, / “Let us pass through your land; we will stay on the main road. We will not turn to the right or to the left. / You can sell us food to eat and water to drink in exchange for silver. Only let us pass through on foot, ... <a href="/joshua/2-10.htm">Joshua 2:10</a> For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. <a href="/joshua/11-19.htm">Joshua 11:19-20</a> No city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites living in Gibeon; all others were taken in battle. / For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts to engage Israel in battle, so that they would be set apart for destruction and would receive no mercy, being annihilated as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/1_samuel/11-1.htm">1 Samuel 11:1-11</a> Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.” / But Nahash the Ammonite replied, “I will make a treaty with you on one condition, that I may put out everyone’s right eye and bring reproach upon all Israel.” / “Hold off for seven days,” replied the elders of Jabesh, “and let us send messengers throughout Israel. If there is no one to save us, we will surrender to you.” ... <a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">2 Kings 3:9-27</a> So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out, and after they had traveled a roundabout route for seven days, they had no water for their army or for their animals. / “Alas,” said the king of Israel, “for the LORD has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab!” / But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” ... <a href="/psalms/83-6.htm">Psalm 83:6-8</a> the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, / of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre. / Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah <a href="/isaiah/16-6.htm">Isaiah 16:6-7</a> We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. / Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken. <a href="/jeremiah/48-1.htm">Jeremiah 48:1-2</a> Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. <a href="/amos/2-1.htm">Amos 2:1-3</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD. <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/luke/14-31.htm">Luke 14:31-32</a> Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand? / And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace. <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a> If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">1 Corinthians 6:1-8</a> If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints! / Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! ... <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a> Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said to him, Let us pass, we pray you, through your land into my place.<a href="/numbers/21-21.htm">Numbers 21:21-35</a> And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, … <a href="/deuteronomy/2-26.htm">Deuteronomy 2:26-34</a> And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth unto Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying, … <a href="/deuteronomy/3-1.htm">Deuteronomy 3:1-17</a> Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/10-11.htm">Amorite</a> <a href="/judges/10-11.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/judges/11-12.htm">Country</a> <a href="/joshua/21-39.htm">Heshbon</a> <a href="/judges/11-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/11-17.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/judges/11-17.htm">Please</a> <a href="/judges/9-22.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/joshua/13-27.htm">Sihon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/11-21.htm">Amorite</a> <a href="/judges/11-21.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/judges/11-21.htm">Country</a> <a href="/judges/11-26.htm">Heshbon</a> <a href="/judges/11-20.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-21.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/judges/13-4.htm">Please</a> <a href="/ruth/1-1.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/judges/11-20.htm">Sihon</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 11</div>1. <a href="/judges/11-1.htm">The covenant between Jephthah and the Gileadites, that he should lead</a> 12. <a href="/judges/11-12.htm">The treaty of peace between him and the Ammonites is in vain</a> 29. <a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Jephthah's vow</a> 32. <a href="/judges/11-32.htm">His conquest of the Ammonites</a> 34. <a href="/judges/11-34.htm">He performs his vow on his daughter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites This phrase highlights Israel's diplomatic approach in dealing with neighboring nations during their journey to the Promised Land. Sihon was the king of the Amorites, a significant Canaanite tribe known for their fortified cities and military strength. The sending of messengers reflects a customary practice in the ancient Near East for negotiating passage or alliances. This event is also recorded in <a href="/numbers/21-21.htm">Numbers 21:21-23</a>, emphasizing its importance in Israel's history. The Amorites were descendants of Canaan, and their land was part of the territory promised to Abraham's descendants (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>).who ruled in Heshbon Heshbon was a major city and the capital of Sihon's kingdom. Archaeological evidence suggests it was a well-fortified city, strategically located on the King's Highway, a crucial trade route. The city's prominence is noted in other biblical passages, such as <a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">Deuteronomy 2:24-37</a>, where the conquest of Heshbon is detailed. The control of Heshbon was vital for Israel's access to the eastern side of the Jordan River and their eventual settlement in the land.and said to him, ‘Please let us pass through your land into our own place.’ This request underscores Israel's intention to peacefully transit through Amorite territory without engaging in conflict. The phrase "into our own place" refers to the land promised to them by God, reinforcing the divine mandate behind their journey. The request for passage is reminiscent of similar appeals made to Edom (<a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a>) and Moab (<a href="/judges/11-17.htm">Judges 11:17</a>), highlighting a consistent pattern of seeking peaceful passage. The refusal by Sihon, as later detailed in the narrative, led to a divinely sanctioned military confrontation, which resulted in Israel's victory and acquisition of the land, fulfilling part of God's promise to Abraham. This event foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises and can be seen as a type of Christ's victory over spiritual adversaries, securing the inheritance for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The collective name for the descendants of Jacob, also known as the Israelites. At this point in their history, they are seeking to enter the Promised Land. 2. <a href="/topical/m/messengers.htm">Messengers</a> Representatives sent by Israel to communicate with Sihon. Their role was to negotiate peaceful passage through the land. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sihon.htm">Sihon</a> The king of the Amorites, ruling over Heshbon. He is a significant figure as his refusal to allow Israel passage leads to conflict. 4. <a href="/topical/a/amorites.htm">Amorites</a> A group of ancient people living in the land of Canaan. They are often depicted as adversaries of Israel in the Old Testament. 5. <a href="/topical/h/heshbon.htm">Heshbon</a> A city ruled by Sihon, located east of the Jordan River. It becomes a focal point in the account as Israel seeks passage through this territory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_peace.htm">The Importance of Seeking Peace</a> Israel's initial approach to Sihon was peaceful, demonstrating the value of seeking peace before conflict. As believers, we are called to pursue peace in our interactions with others. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a> Despite Israel's peaceful intentions, Sihon's heart was hardened, leading to conflict. This reminds us that God is sovereign over human decisions and outcomes. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_communication.htm">The Role of Communication</a> The sending of messengers highlights the importance of clear and respectful communication in resolving potential conflicts. <a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_plan.htm">Trusting God's Plan</a> Even when peaceful efforts fail, as they did with Sihon, believers can trust that God has a purpose and plan that will ultimately prevail. <a href="/topical/l/learning_from_history.htm">Learning from History</a> The account of Israel and Sihon serves as a historical lesson on the consequences of rejecting peaceful overtures and the importance of aligning with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 11</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_israel's_300-year_stay.htm">Judges 11:26: Is there archaeological evidence supporting the 300-year timeline mentioned for Israel's occupation of the land?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_record_of_apostles_judging_israel.htm">Why do we find no historical record to support Jesus's promise of the apostles sitting on thrones to judge Israel (Matthew 19:28)?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_israel's_defeat_of_sihon.htm">Numbers 21:23-24 - Is there any archaeological or historical corroboration for Israel's defeat of King Sihon and the confiscation of his territory?</a> <a href="/q/are_there_extrabiblical_sources_for_judges_11.htm">Judges 11:4-9: Are there credible extrabiblical sources confirming the conflict with the Ammonites, or does this narrative contradict known history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) Unto Sihon.--<a href="/numbers/21-21.htm" title="And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,">Numbers 21:21</a>; <a href="/context/deuteronomy/2-26.htm" title="And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth to Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying,">Deuteronomy 2:26-29</a> (where see the Commentary).The King of Heshbon.--He was king of the Aniorites by birth, but king of Heshbon only by conquest. The town was assigned to Reuben (<a href="/numbers/32-37.htm" title="And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim,">Numbers 32:37</a>).Into my place.--The conquest of the territories of Reuben, Gad, and half-Manasseh had not entered into the original plan of Israel, but had been providentially determined by the hostility of Sihon and Og (<a href="/deuteronomy/2-29.htm" title="(As the children of Esau which dwell in Seir, and the Moabites which dwell in Ar, did to me;) until I shall pass over Jordan into the land which the LORD our God gives us.">Deuteronomy 2:29</a>). The Vulg. renders it "unto the river (usque ad fluvium).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - And Israel, etc. The text here follows <a href="/numbers/21-21.htm">Numbers 21:21-24</a> almost verbatim; but the expression, "the king of Heshbon," is from <a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">Deuteronomy 2:24, 26</a>, 80. <a href="/commentaries/judges/11-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc sent וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out messengers מַלְאָכִ֔ים (mal·’ā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Sihon סִיח֥וֹן (sî·ḥō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5511.htm">Strong's 5511: </a> Sihon -- a king of the Amorites king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of the Amorites, הָאֱמֹרִ֖י (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_567.htm">Strong's 567: </a> Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe who ruled מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king in Heshbon, חֶשְׁבּ֑וֹן (ḥeš·bō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2809.htm">Strong's 2809: </a> Heshbon -- a place East of the Jordan and said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to him, לוֹ֙ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> ‘Please נָּ֥א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' let us pass נַעְבְּרָה־ (na‘·bə·rāh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on through your land בְאַרְצְךָ֖ (ḇə·’ar·ṣə·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land into עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while our own place.’ מְקוֹמִֽי׃ (mə·qō·w·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> A standing, a spot, a condition <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/11-19.htm">Judges 11:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/11-19.htm">Judges 11:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/11-19.htm">Judges 11:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/11-19.htm">Judges 11:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/11-19.htm">Judges 11:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/11-19.htm">Judges 11:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/11-19.htm">Judges 11:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/11-19.htm">Judges 11:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/11-19.htm">Judges 11:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/11-19.htm">Judges 11:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/11-19.htm">OT History: Judges 11:19 Israel sent messengers to Sihon king (Jd Judg. 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