Deuteronomy 2:31 net — The LORD said to me,“Look! I have already begun to give over Sihon and his land to you. Start right now to take his lan…

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"The LORD said to me,“Look! I have already begun to give over Sihon and his land to you. Start right now to take his land as your possession.”"

— Deuteronomy 2:31, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 2 — Context

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Sell me food for cash so that I can eat and sell me water to drink. Just allow me to go through on foot,

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just as the descendants of Esau who live at Seir and the Moabites who live in Ar did for me, until I cross the Jordan to the land the LORD our God is giving us.”

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But King Sihon of Heshbon was unwilling to allow us to pass near him because the LORD our God had made him obstinate and stubborn so that he might deliver him over to you this very day.

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The LORD said to me,“Look! I have already begun to give over Sihon and his land to you. Start right now to take his land as your possession.”

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When Sihon and all his troops emerged to encounter us in battle at Jahaz,

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the LORD our God delivered him over to us and we struck him down, along with his sons and everyone else.

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At that time we seized all his cities and put every one of them under divine judgment, including even the women and children; we left no survivors.

Deuteronomy 2:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 2:31 say?
Deuteronomy 2:31 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD said to me,“Look! I have already begun to give over Sihon and his land to you. Start right now to take his land as your possession.””
Where is Deuteronomy 2:31 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 2:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 2, verse 31.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 2:31.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 2:31 in?
Deuteronomy 2:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 2:31?
Deuteronomy 2:31 reads (NET): “The LORD said to me,“Look! I have already begun to give over Sihon and his land to you. Start right now to take his land as your possession.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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