Numbers 21:3

And the Lord hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah.

Cross-references

Numbers 14:45 records Israel's earlier defeat at Hormah — a stark contrast to the victory here when Israel was obedient.

Deuteronomy 1:44 recounts the same earlier defeat at Hormah by the Amorites, contrasting with Israel's later victory under God's help.

Joshua 12:14 Historical context

Joshua 12:14 lists Hormah among kings defeated under Joshua, confirming the city's later conquest as part of the promised land.

Deuteronomy 20:16 directly instructs the utter destruction of Canaanite cities, the same practice Israel carried out in Numbers 21:3.

Joshua 6:17 Parallel

Joshua 6:17 recounts Jericho being devoted to destruction (herem) like the cities in Numbers 21:3, both following God's command.

Judges 1:17 Parallel

Judges 1:17 uses the same name Hormah for a city devoted to destruction, likely the same event or a later conquest of that site.

Zechariah 14:11 promises no more utter destruction (cherem) in Jerusalem, contrasting the total destruction commanded in Numbers 21:3.

Leviticus 27:28 Related theme

Leviticus 27:28 defines 'devoted to the Lord' (cherem) — the concept that gave Hormah its name and was applied to the Canaanite towns here.

Leviticus 27:29 Related theme

Leviticus 27:29 extends the cherem law to people — reinforcing why the Canaanites were completely destroyed at Hormah.

Deuteronomy 2:34 describes Israel devoting Sihon's cities to destruction, mirroring the cherem practice seen here at Hormah.

Deuteronomy 13:16 also commands total destruction (herem) of an apostate city, mirroring the vow against Canaanite cities in Numbers 21:3.