Deuteronomy 3:3-6 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:1-20

Self-propagating conquest. There is solid truth in the French proverb: "It is the first step that costs." An untried course makes large demands on a man's thought, self-watchfullness, and energy; but when habit is acquired, the machinery of the soul works with smooth facility. Enterprises which are most arduous at the first, become by repetition as simple as a natural instinct. I. CONQUEST INDUCES NEW ENERGY . The joy of conquest is a spur to fresh endeavor. The appetite for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:4

Threescore cities ; probably the same as the Bashan-havoth jair, afterwards mentioned ( Deuteronomy 3:14 ). The region of Argob, the kingdom of Og in Bashan. The region of Argob comprised the kingdom of Og, and Bashan was another name for the same country; extending from the Jabbok to Hermon, and embracing both the northern part of Gilead, and what was afterwards in a stricter sense Bashan, viz. the land north of the Wady Zerka ( hod . Jebel Ajlan) to Hermon. The name Argob is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:5

All these cities were fenced with high walls, gates, and bars ; literally, double gates and a bar . These cities, with their marvelous erections, are believed to be still existing in the Hauran. Over that district tire strewn a multitude of towns of various sizes, all constructed after the same remarkable fashion. "The streets are perfect, the walls perfect, and, what seems more astonish. tug, the stone doors are still hanging on their hinges, so little impression has been made during... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:6

(See Deuteronomy 2:34 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:6

The destruction of the populations. The difficulty is often urged of the numerous cases of the destruction of entire populations recorded in Scripture, and said to be commanded by God. It is a difficulty which all have felt, and which deserves remark. It is not questioned that, as a matter of policy , it was wise to root out these populations from the lands in which they dwelt; but the justice and humanity of the measure are thought to be more doubtful. The believer, on the other hand,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 3:4

Threescore cities - Probably the cities of Jair in Bashan described in Deuteronomy 3:14 as Bashan-havoth-jair.All the region of Argob - The Hebrew word here rendered “region,” means literally “rope” or “cable”; and though undoubtedly used elsewhere in a general topographical sense for portion or district (e. g. Joshua 17:5), has a special propriety in reference to Argob (mod. Lejah). The name Argob means “stone-heap,” and is paraphrased by the Targums, Trachonitis Luke 3:1, or “the rough... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 3:5

Gates, and bars - literally, “Double gates and a bar.” The stone doors of Bashan, their height pointing to a race of great stature, and the numerous cities (deserted) exist to illustrate the statements of these verses. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:1-29

From Kadesh to Jordan (2:1-3:29)God told the Israelites that if they went through the land of Edom, they were not to seize any territory. This was partly because Edom was Israel’s brother nation (being descended from Esau), and partly because the Edomites’ territory, formerly possessed by the Horites, had been given them by God (2:1-7). Similar restrictions applied to Israel’s relations with the nations of Moab and Ammon, both of which were also related to Israel (being descended from Lot).... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 3:3

God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . del i vered. Compare Deuteronomy 2:36 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 3:4

threescore cities. They can all be seen, and counted today. (See Dr. Porter's Giant Cities of Bashan .) region. Hebrew = "cord". Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for the region marked out by it. Argob. Compare 1 Kings 4:13 .Psalms 136:18-22 read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 3:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 3:5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 3:1-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 3:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 3:4

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