Deuteronomy 2:26

"I sent messengers from the desert of Kedemoth to King Sihon of Heshbon with this message of peace:

Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,

"When you approach a city to wage war against it, extend terms of peace.

Kedemoth with its pasture lands, and Mephaath with its pasture lands, for a total of four cities.

Letters containing wishes for peace and stability were sent to all the Jewish people, to the 127 provinces of Ahasuerus' kingdom,

As you enter the house, greet its occupants.

"Whatever house you go into, first say, "May there be peace in this house.'

But whenever you go into a town and people don't welcome you, go out into its streets and say,

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And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth unto Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying,

Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,

Kedemoth with its pasture lands, and Mephaath with its pasture lands, for a total of four cities.

"When you approach a city to wage war against it, extend terms of peace.

Letters containing wishes for peace and stability were sent to all the Jewish people, to the 127 provinces of Ahasuerus' kingdom,

As you enter the house, greet its occupants.

"Whatever house you go into, first say, "May there be peace in this house.'

Later, Israel sent messengers to Sihon, king of the Amorites, who conveyed this request: