Deuteronomy 3:9 web — ([which] Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion, and the Amorites call it Senir;)

World English Bible

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

— Deuteronomy 3:9, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 3 — Context

6

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

7

But all the livestock, and the spoil of the cities, we took for a prey to ourselves.

8

We took the land at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, from the valley of the Arnon to Mount Hermon;

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

10

all the cities of the plain, and all Gilead, and all Bashan, to Salecah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan.

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(For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of the Rephaim; behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; isn't it in Rabbah of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was its length, and four cubits its breadth, after the cubit of a man.)

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This land we took in possession at that time: from Aroer, which is by the valley of the Arnon, and half the hill country of Gilead, and its cities, gave I to the Reubenites and to the Gadites:

Deuteronomy 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 3:9 say?
Deuteronomy 3:9 in the World English Bible reads: “([which] Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion, and the Amorites call it Senir;)”
Where is Deuteronomy 3:9 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 3:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 3:9 in?
Deuteronomy 3:9 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 3:9?
Deuteronomy 3:9 reads (WEB): “([which] Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion, and the Amorites call it Senir;)” 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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