“And all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, which was at Ashtaroth.”
They reference Sihon and Og — They specifically mention Sihon, king of Heshbon, and Og, king of Bashan. These were the first Amorite kings defeated east of the Jordan (cf. Numbers 21; Deuteronomy 2–3), representing the great victories already told throughout Israel's camp. By mentioning these specific kings by name, the Gibeonites demonstrate detailed knowledge of Israel's campaigns, making their claim of coming from afar appear more credible.
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