Deuteronomy 1:4

1:4 This took place after the defeat 1  of King Sihon 2  of the Amorites, whose capital was 3  in Heshbon, 4  and King Og of Bashan, whose capital was 5  in Ashtaroth, 6  specifically in Edrei. 7 

1 tn Heb “when he struck [or “smote”].”

2 sn See Deut 2:26–3:22.

3 tn Heb “who lived.”

4 sn Heshbon is probably modern Tell Hesban, about 7.5 mi (12 km) south southwest of Amman, Jordan.

5 tn Heb “who lived.”

6 sn Ashtaroth is probably Tell àAshtarah, about 22 mi (35 km) due east of the Sea of Galilee.

7 sn Edrei is probably modern Deràa, 60 mi (95 km) south of Damascus (see Num 21:33; Josh 12:4; 13:12, 31).