Deuteronomy 4:46

46 and arrival on the east side of the Jordan in the valley near Beth Peor. It was the country of Sihon king of the Amorites who ruled from Heshbon. Moses and the People of Israel fought and beat him after they left Egypt

Deuteronomy 4:46 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 4:46

On this side Jordan, in the valley, over against Bethpeor,
&c.] Where the Israelites abode some time; see ( Deuteronomy 3:29 ) ,

in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon;
which was now conquered, and in the hands of the Israelites:

whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they came out of
Egypt;
not as soon as, or quickly after they came from thence; for it was but a few months ago since this conquest was made, whereas it was near forty years since they came out of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 4:46 In-Context

44 This is the Revelation that Moses presented to the People of Israel.

45 These are the testimonies, the rules and regulations Moses spoke to the People of Israel after their exodus from Egypt

46 and arrival on the east side of the Jordan in the valley near Beth Peor. It was the country of Sihon king of the Amorites who ruled from Heshbon. Moses and the People of Israel fought and beat him after they left Egypt

47 and took his land. They also took the land of Og king of Bashan. The two Amorite kings held the country on the east of the Jordan

48 from Aroer on the bank of the Brook Arnon as far north as Mount Siyon, that is, Mount Hermon,