The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Deuteronomy 2:16-37
The Defeat of Sihon v. 16. So it came to pass, when all the men of war were consumed and dead from among the people, the punishment of God having struck them according to His word, v. 17. that the Lord spake unto me, saying, v. 18. Thou art to pass over through Ar, the coast of Moab, this day; v. 19. and when thou comest nigh over against the children of Ammon, whose territory was chiefly east and northeast of that of the Amorites, distress them not, nor meddle with them, assume no hostile... read more
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 2:24-37
24-37 God tried his people, by forbidding them to meddle with the rich countries of Moab and Ammon. He gives them possession of the country of the Amorites. If we keep from what God forbids, we shall not lose by our obedience. The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof; and he gives it to whom he pleases; but when there is no express direction, none can plead his grant for such proceedings. Though God assured the Israelites that the land should be their own, yet they must contend with the... read more