“And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.”
But Sihon would not allow Israel to pass through his territory. Sihon gathered all his people together and went out against Israel to the wilderness; he came to Jahaz and fought against Israel — Sihon's refusal mirrors Edom's, but his response is military engagement rather than mere defensive positioning. Sihon 'goes out against Israel,' initiating offensive battle at Jahaz. Unlike Edom, Sihon forces direct military confrontation.
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