Deuteronomy 3:8 cpdv — And at that time, we took the land from the hand of the two kings of the Amorites, who were across the Jordan: from the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And at that time, we took the land from the hand of the two kings of the Amorites, who were across the Jordan: from the torrent Arnon as far as Mount Hermon, "

— Deuteronomy 3:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 3 — Context

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All the cities were fortified with very high walls, and with gates and bars, in addition to innumerable villages which had no walls.

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And we wiped them out, just as we had done to Sihon, the king of Heshbon, destroying every city, and its men, as well as women and children.

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But the cattle and the spoils of the cities, we plundered.

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And at that time, we took the land from the hand of the two kings of the Amorites, who were across the Jordan: from the torrent Arnon as far as Mount Hermon,

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which the Sidonians call Sirion, and the Amorites call Senir,

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all the cities that are situated in the plain, and the entire land of Gilead and Bashan, all the way to Salecah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan.

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For only Og, the king of Bashan, was left behind out of the race of the giants. His bed of iron is on display, (it is in Rabbah, among the sons of Ammon) being nine cubits in length, and four in width, according to the measure of the cubit of a man’s hand.

Deuteronomy 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 3:8 say?
Deuteronomy 3:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And at that time, we took the land from the hand of the two kings of the Amorites, who were across the Jordan: from the torrent Arnon as far as Mount Hermon, ”
Where is Deuteronomy 3:8 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 3:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 3:8 in?
Deuteronomy 3:8 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 3:8?
Deuteronomy 3:8 reads (CPDV): “And at that time, we took the land from the hand of the two kings of the Amorites, who were across the Jordan: from the torrent Arnon as far as Mount Hermon, ” 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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