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.