In the first several chapters of Deuteronomy, Moses is reviewing Israel’s history, from the time they left Egypt until the time they were ready to enter the PL.

Last Sunday, we worked our way through Deuteronomy chapter 2. In that chapter, we learn how the Israelites had to deal with various –ites and –ims – the Edomites, the Moabites, the Ammonites, and the Amorites, along with the Emmim, the Anakim, the Nephilim, the Zamzummim, and the Caphtorim. There were many different groups living in the area that Israel was about to conquer, some of which Israel was to leave alone, and others of which Israel was to engage in battle.

In chapter 2, Israel had defeated and destroyed Sihon, king of Heshbon and his people. Chapter 3 describes Israel’s victory over Og, king of Bashan. This region was on the east side of the Jordan River, and two-and-a-half of the tribes of Israel settled there.

Some of these people were giants, yet Israel defeated them with God’s help.

De 2:33  And the LORD our God delivered him over to us; so we defeated him, his sons, and all his people.

As Israel was victorious against Sihon and Og, they would be victorious against the Canaanites on the other side of the Jordan.

The text reminds us that we can trust in God; he will do what he promised to do. When we serve and honor God, we can trust in his presence with us and his blessing upon us. We also see here the cost of rebellion and disobedience. At the end of the chapter, we learn some important things about prayer.