Deuteronomy 3:6 asv — And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying every inhabited city, with the…

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"And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying every inhabited city, with the women and the little ones. "

— Deuteronomy 3:6, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 3 — Context

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So Jehovah our God delivered into our hand Og also, the king of Bashan, and all his people: and we smote him until none was left to him remaining.

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And we took all his cities at that time; there was not a city which we took not from them; threescore cities, all the region of Argob, the kingdom of Og in Bashan.

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All these were cities fortified with high walls, gates, and bars; besides the unwalled towns a great many.

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And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying every inhabited city, with the women and the little ones.

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But all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities, we took for a prey unto ourselves.

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And we took the land at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites that were beyond the Jordan, from the valley of the Arnon unto mount Hermon

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(which Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion, and the Amorites call it Senir);

Deuteronomy 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 3:6 say?
Deuteronomy 3:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying every inhabited city, with the women and the little ones. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 3:6 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 3:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 3:6 in?
Deuteronomy 3:6 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 3:6?
Deuteronomy 3:6 reads (ASV): “And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying every inhabited city, with the women and the little ones. ” 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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