Overview
The Bible addresses edrei across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers and Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Og, Amorites, the and Heshbon. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Og, Sihon and Moses.
Key Bible verses about edrei
Old Testament
Numbers
And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle at Edrei.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon.
So they smote him, and his sons, and all his people, until there was none left him alive: and they possessed his land.
Deuteronomy
Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei.
And the LORD said unto me, Fear him not: for I will deliver him, and all his people, and his land, into thy hand; and thou shalt do unto him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon.
So the LORD our God delivered into our hands Og also, the king of Bashan, and all his people: and we smote him until none was left to him remaining.
People in the Bible and edrei
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying edrei for yourself
- Begin with Numbers 21:33, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Numbers and Deuteronomy each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Og, Sihon and Moses and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Og, Amorites, the and Heshbon.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about edrei?
The Bible addresses edrei across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers and Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Desert, Journey of Israel Through The, Og, Amorites, the and Heshbon. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Og, Sihon and Moses.
How many Bible verses are about edrei?
The Bible references edrei in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention edrei?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 21:33: “And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle at Edrei.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with edrei?
Og, Sihon and Moses.
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