Judges 11:13
And the king of the children of Ammon answered unto the messengers of Jephthah, Because Israel took away my land, when they came up out of Egypt, from Arnon even unto Jabbok, and unto Jordan: now therefore restore those lands again peaceably.
Cross-references
Numbers 21:24–26
Historical context
Numbers 21:24-26 records Israel's conquest of Sihon's land from Arnon to Jabbok — the very territory the Ammonite king claims was taken from him.
Deuteronomy 2:37
Contrast
Deuteronomy 2:37 states Israel did not take Ammonite land — directly contradicting the Ammonite king's accusation here.
Deuteronomy 3:16
Historical context
Deuteronomy 3:16 describes the same territory given to Reuben and Gad — confirming Israel's legitimate possession from Sihon.
Deuteronomy 2:19
Contrast
Deuteronomy 2:19 says God gave Ammon's land to them, not to Israel — opposing the claim that Israel took it.
Joshua 12:2
Historical context
Joshua 12:2 lists Sihon's kingdom from Arnon to Jabbok — the land Israel conquered, not Ammon's.
Jeremiah 49:1
Contrast
Jeremiah 49:1 records God's later reproach of Ammon for inheriting Gad — contrasting the Ammonite king's false claim here.