Deuteronomy 2:24

Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.

Cross-reference

In Deuteronomy 2:36, the outcome is described — God gave all into their hands, fulfilling this command to take possession.

Deuteronomy 2:31 repeats the same command to take possession of Sihon’s land—an almost identical directive.

Deuteronomy 3:2 tells Israel to do to Og as they did to Sihon—directly referencing the conquest commanded here.

Deuteronomy 3:6 says they destroyed Og's cities as they did to Sihon—explicitly citing the outcome of this command.

Deuteronomy 29:7 Historical context

Deuteronomy 29:7 summarizes the defeat of Sihon—the event initiated by God’s command in this verse.

Judges 11:18–21 Historical context

In Judges 11:18-21, this same event is recalled — Israel's victory over Sihon after being denied passage, showing God's fulfillment.

Numbers 32:4 refers to the land the Lord struck down—the conquest of Sihon that began with this command. Shows fulfillment.

Joshua 12:1 Historical context

Joshua 12:1 lists conquered land from the Arnon northward—the very territory Israel began taking here.

Joshua 12:2 Historical context

Joshua 12:2 describes Sihon’s kingdom including the Arnon valley—directly tied to the conquest ordered here.

Judges 11:26 Historical context

Judges 11:26 cites Israel’s centuries-old occupation of Arnon region—historical reference to the conquest begun here.

Numbers 21:13–15 Historical context

In Numbers 21:13-15, the Arnon is described as the border of the Amorites, providing geographical context for this command to cross it.

Numbers 22:36 Historical context

Numbers 22:36 places Balak at the Arnon border—the same river Israel is commanded to cross here. Same location, different event.

Amos 2:9 Parallel

Amos 2:9 recalls God destroying the Amorites, the same people group Sihon represents here, linking conquest to divine judgment.