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Deuteronomy 2:23 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, even unto Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt "
Deuteronomy 2:23
Verse in Context
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A people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; but the LORD destroyed them before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt
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:
And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, even unto Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt
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.
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.
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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."
Deuteronomy 2:2
"And the LORD spake unto me, saying,"
Deuteronomy 2:3
"Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward."
Deuteronomy 2:4
"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"
Deuteronomy 2:5
"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."
Deuteronomy 2:6
"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."
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