Deuteronomy 1:40

1:40 But as for you, turn back and head for the desert by the way to the Red Sea.”

Deuteronomy 2:26

Defeat of Sihon, King of Heshbon

2:26 Then I sent messengers from the Kedemoth Desert to King Sihon of Heshbon with an offer of peace:

Deuteronomy 11:5

11:5 They did not see what he did to you in the desert before you reached this place,