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◄ Nehemiah 9:22►

New International Version
“You gave them kingdoms and nations, allotting to them even the remotest frontiers. They took over the country of Sihon king of Heshbon and the country of Og king of Bashan.

New Living Translation
“Then you helped our ancestors conquer kingdoms and nations, and you placed your people in every corner of the land. They took over the land of King Sihon of Heshbon and the land of King Og of Bashan.

English Standard Version
“And you gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner. So they took possession of the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and the land of Og king of Bashan.

Berean Standard Bible
You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan.

King James Bible
Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and nations, and didst divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

New King James Version
“Moreover You gave them kingdoms and nations, And divided them into districts. So they took possession of the land of Sihon, The land of the king of Heshbon, And the land of Og king of Bashan.

New American Standard Bible
“You also gave them kingdoms and peoples, And allottedthem to them as a boundary. They took possession of the land of Sihon the king of Heshbon And the land of Og the king of Bashan.

NASB 1995
“You also gave them kingdoms and peoples, And allotted them to them as a boundary. They took possession of the land of Sihon the king of Heshbon And the land of Og the king of Bashan.

NASB 1977
“Thou didst also give them kingdoms and peoples, And Thou didst allotthem to them as a boundary. And they took possession of the land of Sihon the king of Heshbon, And the land of Og the king of Bashan.

Legacy Standard Bible
You also gave them kingdoms and peoples, And apportionedthem to them as a boundary. They took possession of the land of Sihon the king of Heshbon And the land of Og the king of Bashan.

Amplified Bible
“You also gave them kingdoms and peoples, And You allottedthe kingdoms to them as a boundary. So they took possession of the land of Sihon king of Heshbon And the land of Og king of Bashan.

Christian Standard Bible
You gave them kingdoms and peoples and established boundaries for them. They took possession of the land of King Sihon of Heshbon and of the land of King Og of Bashan.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You gave them kingdoms and peoples and assigned them to be a boundary. They took possession of the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of the land of Og king of Bashan.

American Standard Version
Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and peoples, which thou didst allot after their portions: so they possessed the land of Sihon, even the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

Contemporary English Version
You let them conquer kings and take their land, including King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan.

English Revised Version
Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and peoples, which thou didst allot after their portions: so they possessed the land of Sihon, even the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You gave kingdoms and nations to the Israelites and assigned them their boundaries. So they took possession of the land of Sihon, the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of King Og of Bashan.

Good News Translation
"You let them conquer nations and kingdoms, lands that bordered their own. They conquered the land of Heshbon, where Sihon ruled, and the land of Bashan, where Og was king.

International Standard Version
You gave them kingdoms and nations, apportioning them as frontier boundaries. They took possession of the land of Sihon, the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og, king of Bashan.

NET Bible
"You gave them kingdoms and peoples, and you allocated them to every corner of the land. They inherited the land of King Sihon of Heshbon and the land of King Og of Bashan.

New Heart English Bible
Moreover you gave them kingdoms and peoples, which you allotted according to their portions. So they possessed the land of Sihon king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

Webster's Bible Translation
Moreover, thou gavest them kingdoms and nations, and didst divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan.

World English Bible
Moreover you gave them kingdoms and peoples, which you allotted according to their portions. So they possessed the land of Sihon, even the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And You give to them kingdoms, and peoples, "" And apportion them to the corner, "" And they possess the land of Sihon, "" And the land of the king of Heshbon, "" And the land of Og king of Bashan.

Young's Literal Translation
'And Thou givest to them kingdoms, and peoples, and dost apportion them to the corner, and they possess the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

Smith's Literal Translation
And thou wilt give to them kingdoms and nations, and thou wilt divide them to the extremity: and they will inherit the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og, king of Bashan.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou gavest them kingdoms, and nations, and didst divide lots for them: and they possessed the land of Sehon, and the land of the king of Hesebon, and the land of Og king of Basan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you gave them kingdoms and peoples, and you distributed to them by lot. And they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og, the king of Bashan.

New American Bible
You gave them kingdoms and peoples, which you divided among them as border lands. They possessed the land of Sihon, king of Heshbon, and the land of Og, king of Bashan.

New Revised Standard Version
And you gave them kingdoms and peoples, and allotted to them every corner, so they took possession of the land of King Sihon of Heshbon and the land of King Og of Bashan.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Moreover thou gavest them the kingdoms of the Gentiles, and didst divide to them the land to every man; so they possessed the land of Sihon and the land of the king of Heshbon and the land of Og king of Bashan.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you gave them the kingdoms of the Gentiles, and you distributed to them, to each chief man, and they possessed the land of Sihun, the land of the King of Kheshbun, and the land of Og, King of Bishun.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Moreover Thou gavest them kingdoms and peoples, which Thou didst allot quarter by quarter; so they possessed the land of Sihon, even the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Moreover, thou gavest them kingdoms, and didst divide nations to them: and they inherited the land of Seon king of Esebon, and the land of Og king of Basan.

Additional Translations ...

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Context

The People Confess Their Sins
…21For forty years You sustained them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell.22You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land.So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan.23You multiplied their descendants like the stars of heaven and brought them to the land You had told their fathers to enter and possess.…

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 2:24-25
“Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle. / This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.”

Joshua 12:1-24
Now these are the kings of the land whom the Israelites struck down and whose lands they took beyond the Jordan to the east, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward: / Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along the middle of the valley, up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites), that is, half of Gilead, / as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah. ...

Psalm 135:10-12
He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: / Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan. / He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel.

Psalm 136:17-22
He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. / and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever. / Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever. ...

Deuteronomy 7:1
When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—

Deuteronomy 3:12-13
So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.)

Joshua 13:8-12
The other half of Manasseh, along with the Reubenites and Gadites, had received the inheritance Moses had given them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had assigned to them: / The area from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon, / and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon, as far as the border of the Ammonites; ...

Joshua 21:43-45
Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled.

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Deuteronomy 31:3-5
The LORD your God Himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will dispossess them. Joshua will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. / And the LORD will do to them as He did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, when He destroyed them along with their land. / The LORD will deliver them over to you, and you must do to them exactly as I have commanded you.

Numbers 21:21-35
Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, / “Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” / But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. ...

Deuteronomy 2:31-33
Then the LORD said to me, “See, I have begun to deliver Sihon and his land over to you. Now begin to conquer and possess his land.” / So Sihon and his whole army came out for battle against us at Jahaz. / And the LORD our God delivered him over to us, and we defeated him and his sons and his whole army.

Deuteronomy 3:1-7
Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet us in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to me, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So the LORD our God also delivered Og king of Bashan and his whole army into our hands. We struck them down until no survivor was left. ...

Joshua 24:8
Later, I brought you to the land of the Amorites who lived beyond the Jordan. They fought against you, but I delivered them into your hand, that you should possess their land when I destroyed them before you.

Amos 2:9-10
Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below. / And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

Treasury of Scripture

Moreover you gave them kingdoms and nations, and did divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

thou

Joshua 10:11
And it came to pass, as they fled from before Israel,and were in the going down to Bethhoron, that the LORD cast down great stones from heaven upon them unto Azekah, and they died:they were more which died with hailstones thanthey whom the children of Israel slew with the sword.

Psalm 78:65
Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep,and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.

Psalm 105:44
And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people;

divide

Deuteronomy 32:26
I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men:

Joshua 11:23
So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war.

Sihon

Numbers 21:21-35
And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, …

Deuteronomy 2:26-36
And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth unto Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying, …

Deuteronomy 3:1-17
Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei…

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Nehemiah 9

1.A solemn fast, and repentance of the people
4.The Levites make a confession of God's goodness, and their wickedness

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Book ◦ Chapter

You gave them kingdoms and peoples
This phrase highlights God's sovereignty and His role in granting Israel victory over various nations. The Israelites' conquest of Canaan was not due to their own strength but was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham (Genesis 15:18-21). The giving of kingdoms and peoples underscores God's control over history and His ability to orchestrate events for His purposes. This divine allocation is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, where God is seen as the ultimate authority over all nations (Deuteronomy 32:8).

and allotted to them every corner of the land.
The allotment of land to the Israelites was a fulfillment of the covenant promise made to the patriarchs. This phrase indicates the comprehensive nature of God's provision, ensuring that every part of the Promised Land was distributed among the tribes of Israel. The division of the land is detailed in the book of Joshua (Joshua 13-21), where each tribe receives its inheritance. This distribution was not only a physical blessing but also a spiritual one, as it established Israel as a nation under God's rule.

So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon
Sihon was an Amorite king whose territory was east of the Jordan River. The Israelites' victory over Sihon is recorded inNumbers 21:21-31 andDeuteronomy 2:24-37. This conquest was significant as it marked the beginning of Israel's possession of the land promised to them. The defeat of Sihon demonstrated God's power and faithfulness, serving as a precursor to the larger conquests in Canaan. It also fulfilled the prophecy given to Moses that Israel would possess the land of the Amorites (Deuteronomy 2:24).

and of Og king of Bashan.
Og was another powerful king whose defeat is recounted inNumbers 21:33-35 andDeuteronomy 3:1-11. Bashan was known for its fertile land and strong cities, making Og's defeat a notable victory for Israel. The conquest of Og, like that of Sihon, was a testament to God's might and His commitment to His promises. Og's defeat is often mentioned alongside Sihon's as a reminder of God's past deliverance (Psalm 135:10-12,Psalm 136:17-22). These victories prefigured the ultimate triumph of Christ over spiritual enemies, as they demonstrated God's ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Nehemiah
A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the Jewish people after the Babylonian exile.

2.Sihon, King of Heshbon
A king of the Amorites whose land was conquered by the Israelites as they journeyed to the Promised Land.

3.Og, King of Bashan
Another Amorite king defeated by the Israelites, whose territory was also taken as part of God's promise to Israel.

4.The Israelites
The chosen people of God, who were given the land as part of the fulfillment of God's covenant promises.

5.The Promised Land
The land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants, which the Israelites were in the process of possessing during the events described.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty in Provision
God is sovereign over nations and peoples, and He provides for His people according to His promises. This reminds us to trust in God's provision in our own lives.

Faithfulness to God's Promises
The fulfillment of God's promises to Israel in giving them the land serves as a testament to His faithfulness. We can rely on God's promises in Scripture, knowing He is faithful to fulfill them.

Spiritual Inheritance
Just as the Israelites received a physical inheritance, believers today have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. We are called to live in the fullness of this inheritance.

Obedience and Trust
The Israelites' conquest of the land required obedience and trust in God's guidance. Similarly, we are called to obey and trust God in our journey of faith.

Remembering God's Works
Reflecting on God's past works, as Nehemiah does, strengthens our faith and encourages us to remain steadfast in our walk with God.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Nehemiah 9:22?

2.How does Nehemiah 9:22 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises?

3.What lessons on divine provision can we learn from Nehemiah 9:22?

4.How does Nehemiah 9:22 connect with God's covenant with Abraham?

5.How can we apply God's provision in Nehemiah 9:22 to our lives today?

6.In what ways does Nehemiah 9:22 encourage trust in God's sovereignty and plan?

7.How does Nehemiah 9:22 reflect God's sovereignty in distributing lands to nations?

8.What historical evidence supports the conquests mentioned in Nehemiah 9:22?

9.How does Nehemiah 9:22 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 9?

11.Psalm 136:19–20 records the defeat of Sihon and Og; do nonbiblical sources confirm these conquests, or could they be mythological exaggerations?

12.Nehemiah 9:22-24 references the conquest of Canaan; why do some ancient records and archaeological findings not align with the timelines or extent of these victories?

13.In Psalm 135:10-11, God is said to have struck down nations (including Sihon and Og)--why is there limited archaeological evidence of such direct divine intervention?

14.Joshua 13:8-14 - If Reuben's and Gad's territories east of the Jordan were truly established, why is tangible evidence of extensive settlement in those regions sparse?

What Does Nehemiah 9:22 Mean

You gave them kingdoms

- Nehemiah recalls how the LORD Himself handed sovereign rule to Israel. This is no metaphor; it is the literal transfer of real kingdoms, exactly as promised to Abraham (Genesis 15:18-21) and reiterated to Joshua (Joshua 1:3-4).

- The emphasis is on God’s initiative. Israel did not conquer by chance; the victories were gifts (Psalm 44:2-3).

- By praising God for “giving,” the people confess that every throne and border change rested in His hands (Proverbs 21:1).

and peoples

- Kingdoms come with subjects. God placed entire populations under Israel’s authority, echoing His earlier pledge that “nations and kings shall serve you” (Genesis 27:29).

- The text highlights God’s right to judge the Canaanite peoples (Deuteronomy 9:4-5). Their displacement was both an act of justice and a fulfillment of covenant mercy to Israel (Exodus 23:23-24).

- This gift of “peoples” underscores God’s comprehensive provision—He supplies land, security, and societal structures.

and allotted to them every corner of the land

- “Allotted” points to the orderly distribution described inNumbers 34 and executed inJoshua 14–21.

- Nothing was left vague; every boundary, from the Negev to Lebanon, came under God’s precise direction (Joshua 21:43-45).

- By mentioning “every corner,” Nehemiah stresses total fulfillment. The promise was not partial or symbolic; it encompassed the full extent of God’s stated borders (Deuteronomy 11:24).

So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon

- The narrative shifts from gift to human response. Israel “took” what God had given, beginning with Sihon (Numbers 21:21-31).

- Key lessons:

• Obedience unlocks inheritance—Israel moved forward at God’s command (Deuteronomy 2:24-25).

• Victory was decisive; Sihon, who refused peaceful passage, was completely defeated (Numbers 21:23-24).

- Nehemiah’s audience is reminded that resistance to God’s plan only hastens judgment on the rebel and blessing for God’s people.

and of Og king of Bashan

- Og’s defeat (Numbers 21:33-35;Deuteronomy 3:1-11) showcased God’s supremacy over even the mightiest foes—Og’s iron bed is singled out as evidence of his formidable stature.

- By pairing Sihon and Og, the text presents a two-fold witness of God’s faithfulness east of the Jordan (Psalm 135:10-12).

- These victories became enduring symbols of hope; later prophets cite them to assure Israel of future deliverance (Amos 6:14,Micah 7:15).

summary

Nehemiah 9:22 celebrates God’s literal, historical fulfillment of His covenant: He granted Israel real kingdoms, subjugated peoples, defined every boundary, and secured the firstfruits of conquest through the rout of Sihon and Og. The verse calls believers to trust the same sovereign Lord who gives, allots, and empowers His people to possess every promise He makes.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(22)Divide them into corners.--Strict usage of the term would require:Thou didst divide unto them [these nations] in their boundaries.

And the land.--There is a double reference to Sihon, king of Heshbon. This and Bashan were taken as the earnest of the possession of Canaan.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 22. -Thou didst divide them into corners.i.e. "didst plant them in every corner of the Holy Land," - "gave them to possess the whole of it," - ultimately, that is, not at first (see the comment on ver. 8). The land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon. The Levites must have known that Sihon was king of Heshbon, and (if the text is sound) must have expressed themselves as they did, by way of rhetorical amplification; perhaps, however, thevan after "Sihon" is the mistake of a copyist.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

You gave
וַתִּתֵּ֨ן(wat·tit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

them kingdoms
מַמְלָכוֹת֙(mam·lā·ḵō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4467:Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign

and peoples
וַעֲמָמִ֔ים(wa·‘ă·mā·mîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

and allotted
וַֽתַּחְלְקֵ֖ם(wat·taḥ·lə·qêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2505:To be smooth, to apportion, separate

to them every corner of the land.
לְפֵאָ֑ה(lə·p̄ê·’āh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6285:Mouth, direction, region, extremity

So they took
וַיִּֽירְשׁ֞וּ(way·yî·rə·šū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3423:To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

the land
אֶ֣רֶץ(’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776:Earth, land

of Sihon
סִיח֗וֹן(sî·ḥō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5511:Sihon -- a king of the Amorites

king
מֶ֣לֶךְ(me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428:A king

of Heshbon
חֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן(ḥeš·bō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2809:Heshbon -- a place East of the Jordan

and
אֶ֖רֶץ(’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776:Earth, land

of Og
ע֥וֹג(‘ō·wḡ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5747:Og -- king of Bashan

king
מֶֽלֶךְ־(me·leḵ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428:A king

of Bashan.
הַבָּשָֽׁן׃(hab·bā·šān)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1316:Bashan -- 'smooth', a region East of the Jordan

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OT History: Nehemiah 9:22 Moreover you gave them kingdoms and peoples (Neh Ne)