Sihon Trusted Not Israel - Judges 11:20

In the book of Judges we learned how Jephthah said, ” Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said unto him, Let us pass, we pray you, through your land into my place”, and in chapter eleven and verse twenty of Judges, we learn how, “Sihon trusted not Israel to pass through his coast” where we read,

But Sihon trusted not Israel to pass through his coast: 

but Sihon gathered all his people together, and pitched in Jahaz, and fought against Israel.

The verse reads, “But Sihon trusted not Israel to pass through his coast:” The writer began with the words, “but Sihon” which means “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover Sihon whose name means ‘’warrior’ and was the royal ruler and leader of the Amorites at the time of the conquest and defeated by Moses in Transjordan’” “trusted not Israel” or ”did not consider Israel whose name means ‘God prevails’ and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob to be reliable, faithful or worthy of belief” “to pass through his coast” which means “to cross and march over his, Sihon’s, edge, border and circuit”.  The writer shared how “Sihon” did not consider “Israel” reliable and trustworthy to cross over the border of his territory.

The verse continues, “but Sihon gathered all his people together, and pitched in Jahaz, and fought against Israel.” The writer added the words, “but Sihon” which means “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover Sihon whose name means ‘warrior” “gathered all his people together” or “collected and assembled together every one of his, Sihon’s, human beings”, “and pitched in Jahaz” which means “and set up their war and battle tents and tabernacles within Jahaz or Jahazah or Jahzah whose name means ‘trodden down’ and was a place in Reuben east of the Dead Sea where Israel defeated Sihon king of the Amorites; site uncertain’”, “and fought against Israel” or “and waged war and battle in opposition to Israel whose name means ‘God prevails’”. The writer shared how “Jephthah” said “Sihon” not only did not have faith in the people of “Israel”, but he also assembled his people to set up their battle tents in Jahaz so they could wage war in opposition to “Israel”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how “Jephthah” continued to send the message to the “king of Ammon” that “Israel” did not possess his land nor the land of “Moab” because even “Sihon” who ruled over the Amorites did not allow “Israel” to cross their territory to the point of waging war against them. All of these events were not only a conveying of the history of “Israel’s” journeys, but they were also an assurance that Jehovah God was watching over them. God desires to have a personal relationship with all of us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we put our faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and give us the assurance that He is with us regardless of who rises up or assembles themselves against us. (See John 3:16; Matthew 28:19-20)

Next time we learn how, “the LORD God of Israel delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Messengers Sent to Sihon - Judges 11:19

In the book of Judges we learned how Jephthah said, ”Israel took not away the land of Moab, nor the land of the children of Ammon. But when Israel came up from Egypt, and walked through the wilderness unto the Red sea, and came to Kadesh. Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray you, pass through your land: but the king of Edom would not hearken thereto. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not consent: and Israel abode in Kadesh. Then they went along through the wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, but came not within the border of Moab: for Arnon was the border of Moab”, and in chapter eleven and verse nineteen of Judges, we learn how, “Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon” where we read,

And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; 

and Israel said unto him, Let us pass, we pray you, through your land into my place.

The verse reads, “And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon;” The writer began with the words, “and Israel sent messengers” which means “and Israel whose name means ‘God prevails’ and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob, dispatched and assigned envoys and delegates” “unto Sihon king of the Amorites” or ”to Sihon whose name means ‘warrior’ the royal ruler and leader of the Amorites at the time of the conquest and defeated by Moses in Transjordan”, “the king of Heshbon” which means “the royal ruler belonging to Heshbon whose name means ‘stronghold’ and was the capital city of Sihon, king of the Amorites whose name means ‘a sayer’ and was one of the peoples of east Canaan and beyond the Jordan, dispossessed by the Israelite incursion from Egypt, located on the western border of the high plain and on the border line between the tribes of Reuben and Gad”. The writer shared how “Jephthah” continued to tell “king of Ammon” about the travels and journeys of the people of “Israel” after they left “Egypt”, and he included how they dispatched envoys to “Sihon” who was the royal ruler of the “Amorites” who ruled  from “Heshbon”. 

The verse goes on to say, “and Israel said unto him, Let us pass, we pray you, through your land into my place.” The writer continued with the words, “and Israel said unto him” which means “and Israel whose name means ‘God prevails’ and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob, uttered, declared and proclaimed to Sihon”, “let us pass” or “allow and permit us, the people of Israel, cross and march over and through”, “we pray you” which means “we, the people of Israel, beseech, ask and beg you, Sihon and Heshbon’s royal rulers”, “through your land” or “through your, Sihon’s region and territory” “into my place” which means “to my, Israel’s, station, post and region”. The writer shared how “Jephthah” told about “Israel” asking “Sihon” who was the royal leader of the “Amorites” who ruled from “Heshbon” to allow them to pass through his territory, and we shall see how he answers in our next verse. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how “Jephthah” continued to relay the message to the “king of Ammon” concerning the travels of the people of “Israel”, and he included when the people of “Israel” appealed to “Sihon” who was the royal ruler of the “Amorites” who ruled from “Heshbon” to allow them to travel through their territory to go to their own location. We shall see how “Sihon” responded in our next verses, but for now, let us continue to remember that Jehovah God was overseeing these words and events because He was purposed to deliver “Israel” from the aggression of “Ammon”. God watches over His people, and when we yield to His Son Jesus as our “Savior and Lord” who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and rose from the grave after three days, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and empower to trust Him regardless who rises up against us. (See John 3:16; Isaiah 54:17)

Next time we learn how, “Sihon trusted not Israel to pass through his coast”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance.”

Compassing Edom - Judges 11:18

In the book of Judges we learned how Jephthah was in a dispute with the “king of Ammon” and he answered him”, ”when Israel came up from Egypt, and walked through the wilderness unto the Red sea, and came to Kadesh. Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray you, pass through your land: but the king of Edom would not hearken thereto. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not consent: and Israel abode in Kadesh”, and in chapter eleven and verse eighteen of Judges, we learn how Israel, “went along through the wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom” where we read,

Then they went along through the wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, but came not within the border of Moab: for Arnon was the border of Moab.

The verse reads, “Then they went along through the wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, …” The writer began with the words, “then they went along through the wilderness” which means “at that time they, the people of Israel, journeyed, traveled and proceeded forward through the desert open country”, “and compassed the land of Edom” or ”and encircled the territory and region belonging to Edom whose name means ‘red’ and was the descendants of Esau and was known as Idumea  which is the land south and south east of Palestine”, “and the land of Moab” which means “and the region and territory belonging to Moab whose name means ‘of his father’ and was a son of Lot by his eldest daughter and the nation descended from the son of Lot”.  The writer shared how “Jephthah” referred to the way “Israel” continued to journey through the open desert place and encircled the territories of “Edom” and “Moab”. 

The verse continues, “… and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, but came not within the border of Moab: for Arnon was the border of Moab.” The writer added the words, “and came by the east side” which means “and journeyed beside the eastern side” “of the land of Moab” or “pertaining to the region and territory belonging to Moab whose name means ‘of his father’ and was a son of Lot by his eldest daughter and the nation descended from the son of Lot”, “and pitched on the other side of Arnon” which means “and set up their tents and tabernacles upon the opposite edge or border belonging to Arnon whose name means ‘rushing stream’ and was a river and surrounding valley in south Palestine which forms the border between Moab and the Amorites”, “but came not within the border of Moab” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover did not enter or approach the edge and boundary belonging to Moab whose name means ‘of his father’”: “for Arnon” which means “because, since and on account that Arnon whose name means ‘rushing stream” “was the border of Moab” or “existed as the edge and boundary belonging to Moab whose name means ‘of his father’”. The writer shared how “Jephthah” continued to recall the way “Israel” traveled along the eastern side of “Moab” and and set up their tents on the opposite side of “Arnon”, however, they did not cross within the boundaries of “Moab” because “Arnon” was “Moab’s” border.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn how “Jephthah” continued to share about the travels and journeys of the people of “Israel” after they left “Egypt”, and “Israel’s” path did not include entrance inside of the borders of “Edom” or “Moab”. They went as far as “Arnon”, but no further. These details were all to explain how “Israel” did not take or seize the territories of “Moab” or “Ammon”. Because God was overseeing the people of “Israel”, they followed His lead. God guided the people of “Israel”, and He desires to lead all of us. He does this when we yield to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and rose from the dead after three days. As we submit to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and lead us in our journey according to His purpose and will for our lives. (See John 3:16; Psalm 23;1-3; 32:8)

Next time we learn how, “Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance.”

Messengers Sent to Edom’s King - Judges 11:17

In the book of Judges we learned how, ”Jephthah sent messengers unto the king of the children of Ammon, saying, What have you to do with me, that you are come against me to fight in my land? 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. And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon, and said unto him, Thus says Jephthah, Israel took not away the land of Moab, nor the land of the children of Ammon. But when Israel came up from Egypt, and walked through the wilderness unto the Red sea, and came to Kadesh”, and in chapter eleven and verse seventeen of Judges, we learn how, “Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom” where we read,

Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray you, pass through your land: but the king of Edom would not hearken thereto. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not consent: and Israel abode in Kadesh.

The verse reads, “Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray you, pass through your land:” The writer began with the words, “then Israel” which means “at that time Israel whose name means ‘God prevails’ and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob” “sent messengers” or “dispatched and assigned delegates and envoys” “unto the King of Edom” which means “to the royal ruler and leader belonging to Edom whose name means ‘red’ and were the descendants of Esau and known as Idumea - which was land south and south east of Palestine ”, “saying” or “uttering, declaring and proclaiming”, “Let me, I pray you” which means “allow and permit me, Israel, I, Israel, entreat, ask and beg you, the King of Edom”, “pass through your land” or “transgress, cross and carry over your, the king of Edom’s, territory, region and district”.  The writer shared how Jephthah told the “king of Ammon” that “Israel” dispatched envoys to the “king of Edom” and asked him to allow the people of “Israel” to cross over his territory. 

The verse goes on to say, “but the king of Edom would not hearken thereto. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not consent: and Israel abode in Kadesh.” The writer continued with the words, “but the king of Edom” which means “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the royal ruler belonging to Edom whose name means ‘red’” “would not hearken thereto” or “would in no way or manner listen to, perceive or pay attention to the words of Israel”. “And in like manner” which means “and in a similar fashion and way., “they sent unto the king of Moab” they, the people of Israel dispatched and delivered to the royal ruler belonging to Moab whose name means ‘of his father’ and was a son of Lot by his eldest daughter and the nation that descended from the son of Lot”: “But he would not consent” which means “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover he, the king of Moab, would in no way or manner consent or give permission and access”: “and Israel abode in Kadesh” or “and Israel, whose name means ‘God prevails’ and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob remained, lived and inhabited Kadesh or Kedesh and Kadesh-barnea whose name means ‘holy’ and was a city in the extreme south of Judah. The writer shared how “Jephthah” said the royal ruler of “Moab” would not allow the people of “Israel” to cross their territory either, so “Israel” remained in “Kadesh”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn how “Jephthah” continued to refer to the past actions of the people of “Israel” as they journey through the “wilderness”. When they came to the “land of Edom”, they sent a message to their royal ruler asking him to allow them to cross his territory. He said no. They approached the region belonging to “Moab” and asked for permission to cross, and their royal ruler said no as well. Therefore the people of Israel remained in “Kadesh” The mistreatment of the Hebrew people is nothing new, and because Jehovah God would bring His Son Jesus into the world through “Israel” to die on the cross for the sins of everyone and to be raised from the dead after three days, He made the way through faith and trust in Him as “Savior and Lord” to be forgiven of our sins, granted everlasting life and provided with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and teach us to remember His working in the past adversities to know He will be faithful in the present situations. (See John 3:16; Philippians 1:6)

Next time we learn how, “they went along through the wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance.”

 

When Israel Came Up From Egypt - Judges 11:16

In the book of Judges we learned how, ”Jephthah sent messengers unto the king of the children of Ammon, saying, What have you to do with me, that you are come against me to fight in my land? 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. And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon, and said unto him, Thus says Jephthah, Israel took not away the land of Moab, nor the land of the children of Ammon”, and in chapter eleven and verse sixteen of Judges, we learn how Jephthah shared about, “when Israel came up from Egypt” where we read,

But when Israel came up from Egypt, 

and walked through the wilderness unto the Red sea, and came to Kadesh;

The verse reads, “But when Israel came up from Egypt, …” The writer began with the words, “but when Israel” which means “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover at the time and moment Israel whose name means ‘God prevails’ and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob” “came up from Egypt” or ”arose and ascended separate and apart from Egypt whose name means ‘land of the Copts” and was a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows”, and the following happened. The writer shared how “Jephthah’s” response to the “king of Ammon” referred to the time and moment that “Israel” arose from the land of “Egypt”.

The verse continues, “… and walked through the wilderness unto the Red sea, and came to Kadesh;” The writer added the words, “and walked through the wilderness” which means “and ambled and made their way within the open field, pasture and uninhabited desert” “unto the Red Sea” or “to the reed, weeds and especially the papyrus large body of water known as the Red Sea”, “and came to Kadesh” which means “and approached and entered into Kadesh whose name means ‘holy’ and was a city in the extreme south of Judah”. The writer shared how “Jephthah” recalled how the people of “Israel” ambled and made their way within the desert open land until they reached the “Red Sea”, and after crossing it, they approached “Kadesh”. (See Numbers 14:25; Deuteronomy 1:40)

When we consider the words in this verse, we discover more of “Jephthah’s” response to the “king of Ammon”. He referred to the time that “Israel” departed from “Egypt”, ambled through the open desert place, approached the “Red Sea” and came upon “Kadesh”. We shall see more of “Jephthah’s” story in our next verses, but for now, let us be mindful that “Jephthah” gathered from past memories and events to manage his current situation. Once again, this was to be a diplomatic solution or at least an attempt to discover a way to solve this problem. All of these things were known by Jehovah God, and He will tend to this situation. He has a plan for all of us, and following that plan begins with yielding to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and rose from the dead after three days. When we submit to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and remind us of His working in the past to encourage us to believe He is working in the present circumstances as well. (See John 3:16; Deuteronomy 32:7-8; 1 Corinthians 1:9)

Next time we learn how, “Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance.”

Jephthah’s Defense - Judges 11:15

In the book of Judges we learned how, ”Jephthah sent messengers unto the king of the children of Ammon, saying, What have you to do with me, that you are come against me to fight in my land? 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. And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon”, and in chapter eleven and verse fifteen of Judges, we learn how Jephthah said, “Israel took not away the land of Moab, nor the land of the children of Ammon” where we read,

And said unto him, Thus says Jephthah, Israel took not away the land of Moab, 

nor the land of the children of Ammon:

The verse reads, “And said unto him, Thus says Jephthah, Israel took not away the land of Moab, …” The writer began with the words, “and said unto him” which means “and uttered, declared and proclaimed to him, the king of Ammon”, “thus says Jephthah” or ”therefore utters, declares and proclaims Jephthah whose name means ‘he opens’ and was a son of Gilead and a concubine and the judge who defeated the Ammonites; after the victory because of a vow taken before the battle he sacrificed his daughter as a burnt offering”, “Israel took not away” which means “Israel whose name means ‘God prevails’ and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob did not lay hold of, seize, acquire or remove” “the land of Moab” or “the region and territory belonging to Moab whose name means ‘of his father’ and was a son of Lot by his eldest daughter”.  The writer shared how the envoys of “Jephthah” told the “king of Ammon” that “Israel” did not seize the territory that belonged to “Moab”.  

The verse goes on to say, “… nor the land of the children of Ammon:” The writer continued with the words, “nor the land” which means “no and not in any way the region and territory” “of the children of Ammon” or “pertaining to the offspring and progeny belonging to Ammon whose name means ‘tribal’ and was a people dwelling in Transjordan descended from Lot through Ben-ammi”. The writer shared how the envoys of “Jephthah” told the royal ruler of “Ammon” that “Israel” did not seize the territory belonging to “Ammon” either.

When we think through the words in this verse, we see how “Jephthah” sent his message to the “king of Ammon” through his envoys once again, and this time he told him that “Israel” did not seize the territory of “Moab” or “Ammon”. We can tell there will be much more to this dispute, but for now, let us be mindful as this story unfolds that God is in charge. Even though the people of “Israel” abandoned Him again, He was still working on a solution to provide and protect them. God loves people, and when He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead, He made the way through faith and trust in Him to be forgiven of our sins, and granted everlasting life. He also will give us His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and equip us live in wisdom before those who have disputes and ideas that are different from us. (See John 3:16:16:13; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:37)

Next time we learn how Jephthah shares about, “when Israel came up from Egypt”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance”