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Deuteronomy 2

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Deuteronomy 2

1 Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days.

2 And the LORD spake unto me, saying,

3 Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.

4 And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore:

5 Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a possession.

6 Ye shall buy meat of them for money, that ye may eat; and ye shall also buy water of them for money, that ye may drink.

7 For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.

8 And when we passed by from our brethren the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, through the way of the plain from Elath, and from Eziongaber, we turned and passed by the way of the wilderness of Moab.

9 And the LORD said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of their land for a possession; because I have given Ar unto the children of Lot for a possession.

10 The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims;

11 Which also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the Moabites called them Emims.

12 The Horims also dwelt in Seir beforetime; but the children of Esau succeeded them, when they had destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did unto the land of his possession, which the LORD gave unto them.

13 Now rise up, said I, and get you over the brook Zered. And we went over the brook Zered.

14 And the space in which we came from Kadeshbarnea, until we were come over the brook Zered, was thirty and eight years; until all the generation of the men of war were wasted out from among the host, as the LORD sware unto them.

15 For indeed the hand of the LORD was against them, to destroy them from among the host, until they were consumed.

16 So it came to pass, when all the men of war were consumed and dead from among the people,

17 That the LORD spake unto me, saying,

18 Thou art to pass over through Ar, the coast of Moab, this day:

19 And when thou comest nigh over against the children of Ammon, distress them not, nor meddle with them: for I will not give thee of the land of the children of Ammon any possession; because I have given it unto the children of Lot for a possession.



20 (That also was accounted a land of giants: giants dwelt therein in old time; and the Ammonites call them Zamzummims;

21 A people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; but the LORD destroyed them before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead:

22 As he did to the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, when he destroyed the Horims from before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead even unto this day:

23 And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, even unto Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt in their stead.)

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.

25 This day will I begin to put the dread of thee and the fear of thee upon the nations that are under the whole heaven, who shall hear report of thee, and shall tremble, and be in anguish because of thee.

26 And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth unto Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying,

27 Let me pass through thy land: I will go along by the high way, I will neither turn unto the right hand nor to the left.

28 Thou shalt sell me meat for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink: only I will pass through on my feet;

29 (As the children of Esau which dwell in Seir, and the Moabites which dwell in Ar, did unto me;) until I shall pass over Jordan into the land which the LORD our God giveth us.

30 But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.

31 And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have begun to give Sihon and his land before thee: begin to possess, that thou mayest inherit his land.

32 Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz.

33 And the LORD our God delivered him before us; and we smote him, and his sons, and all his people.

34 And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we left none to remain:

35 Only the cattle we took for a prey unto ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we took.

36 From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:

37 Only unto the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not, nor unto any place of the river Jabbok, nor unto the cities in the mountains, nor unto whatsoever the LORD our God forbade us.

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Summary and the Meaning of Chapter 2 of the Book of Deuteronomy in the KJV Holy Bible

The Book of Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Bible and the second book of the Torah. It is a record of the speeches that Moses gave to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. Chapter 2 of Deuteronomy continues with Moses' address to the Israelites, where he reminds them of their journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land and gives them instructions for their future as they prepare to enter the land. This chapter also contains important themes such as obedience, faithfulness, and God's promises to His people.

The Journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 2:1-7)

The chapter begins with Moses reminding the Israelites of their journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land. He recounts how God had commanded them to leave Mount Sinai and go towards the land that He had promised to their ancestors. This journey was a test of their faith and obedience to God. However, the Israelites had failed this test several times by doubting and disobeying God. As a result, they had wandered in the wilderness for forty years, and now they were finally about to enter the Promised Land.

Moses also reminds them of how God had provided for them during their journey, even in the midst of their disobedience. He had given them manna to eat and water to drink, and their clothes and sandals had not worn out. This was a clear demonstration of God's faithfulness and provision for His people, despite their unfaithfulness.

Instructions for Entering the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 2:8-23)

In this section, Moses gives the Israelites instructions for entering the Promised Land. He tells them not to provoke the people of Esau, Moab, and Ammon, who were their relatives through their ancestor Abraham. These nations were not to be attacked or conquered because God had promised their land to them. This shows the importance of respecting God's promises and not taking what He had given to others.

Moses also reminds the Israelites of their victory over the Amorites, which was a result of God's intervention and not their own strength. This serves as a reminder to the Israelites that their success in conquering the Promised Land would not be by their own might, but by God's power and presence with them.

The Defeat of Sihon and Og (Deuteronomy 2:24-37)

Moses recounts how the Israelites had defeated Sihon, the king of Heshbon, and Og, the king of Bashan. These victories were again a result of God's power and presence with them. It was a clear demonstration of God's faithfulness to His promise of giving them the land. This victory also served as a warning to the other nations that the Israelites were under God's protection and that they should not try to resist or oppose them.

Lessons from the Journey (Deuteronomy 2:38-3:11)

In this section, Moses reflects on the lessons that the Israelites should have learned from their journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land. He reminds them of how God had tested and disciplined them, and how they should have learned to trust and obey Him. However, they had failed to do so, and as a result, only two of the original Israelites who left Egypt were able to enter the Promised Land. This serves as a reminder to the Israelites that obedience and faithfulness to God are crucial for receiving His promises and blessings.

The Division of the Land (Deuteronomy 3:12-29)

In this final section of the chapter, Moses talks about the division of the land east of the Jordan among the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. This was the land that the Israelites had already conquered, and Moses reminds them that they had received it as a result of God's faithfulness and promise to them. He also emphasizes the importance of keeping God's commandments and not turning away from Him, or they would face consequences, such as losing the land that He had given to them.

The Meaning of Chapter 2 of the Book of Deuteronomy

Chapter 2 of the Book of Deuteronomy carries several important themes and messages that are still relevant for believers today. Through Moses' address, we can learn about the significance of obedience, faithfulness, and God's promises to His people.

One of the main messages of this chapter is the importance of obedience to God. The Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land was a test of their obedience and faithfulness to God. However, they failed this test multiple times by doubting and disobeying God. As a result, they had to wander in the wilderness for forty years before finally entering the Promised Land. This serves as a reminder to us that obedience to God is crucial for receiving His promises and blessings.

The chapter also highlights God's faithfulness and provision for His people. Despite the Israelites' disobedience, God continued to provide for them during their journey. He gave them manna to eat, water to drink, and their clothes and sandals did not wear out. This shows that God is faithful and will provide for His people even in the midst of their unfaithfulness. It also serves as a reminder to us that we can trust in God's faithfulness and provision in our own lives.

Another important theme in this chapter is God's promises to His people. God had promised the land of Canaan to the Israelites, and He fulfilled that promise by giving it to them. However, He also instructed them not to take what He had given to others, showing the importance of respecting God's promises. This message is still relevant for us today, as we must remember that God's promises are sure, and we must trust in His timing and provision.

Moreover, the victories over the Amorites, Sihon, and Og serve as a reminder that our success and triumphs are not by our own strength, but by God's power and presence with us. It is a reminder to trust in God and not rely on our own abilities or resources.

Finally, the chapter also teaches us the importance of learning from our experiences. Moses reflects on the lessons that the Israelites should have learned from their journey, but unfortunately, they failed to do so. This serves as a warning to us that we must learn from our past mistakes and experiences, and not repeat them. We must also remember to keep God's commandments and not turn away from Him, or we may face consequences like the Israelites did.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Chapter 2 of the Book of Deuteronomy is a reminder of God's faithfulness, provision, and promises to His people. It also emphasizes the importance of obedience, faithfulness, and learning from our experiences. As believers, we can learn from the Israelites' journey and apply these lessons in our own lives, trusting in God's faithfulness and promises as we continue on our own journey of faith.



This article is informed by the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the authors' personal knowledge, considerations and experience, and additional materials and resources available in internet.

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