This map shows the territories east of the Jordan River that Israel took from King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan before crossing into Canaan. The brown outline marks Sihon's former territory, stretching from the Arnon River northward toward Heshbon and the Jabbok River, while the green outline marks Og's former territory in Bashan, reaching north toward Mount Hermon and east toward places such as Edrei, Ashtaroth, and Salecah. The map also shows Israel's camp near Abel-shittim, across from Jericho, where the people prepared to enter the Promised Land. These victories were important because they showed the LORD's power before Israel entered Canaan and provided land for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The defeat of Sihon and Og became a lasting reminder that God was giving Israel the land and would continue to fight for His people.
This map shows the territories east of the Jordan River that Israel took from King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan before crossing into Canaan. The brown outline marks Sihon's former territory, stretching from the Arnon River northward toward Heshbon and the Jabbok River, while the green outline marks Og's former territory in Bashan, reaching north toward Mount Hermon and east toward places such as Edrei, Ashtaroth, and Salecah. The map also shows Israel's camp near Abel-shittim, across from Jericho, where the people prepared to enter the Promised Land. These victories were important because they showed the LORD's power before Israel entered Canaan and provided land for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The defeat of Sihon and Og became a lasting reminder that God was giving Israel the land and would continue to fight for His people.