Reference: Jahaz
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A town at which Sihon was defeated by Israel (Nu 21:23; De 2:32; Jg 11:20). After the crossing of the Arnon, messengers were sent to Sihon from the 'wilderness of Kedemoth' (De 2:26), and he 'went out against Israel into the wilderness and came to Jahaz' (Nu 21:23). Jahaz is mentioned in connexion with Kedemoth (Jos 13:18; 21:36). These passages indicate a position for Jahaz in the S. E. portion of Sihon's territory. Jahaz was one of the Levite cities of Reuben belonging to the children of Merari (Jos 13:18; 21:36 (see note in Revised Version margin, 1Ch 6:78). According to the Moabite Stone (11:18
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Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Sihon gathered all his troops and came out into the desert to attack Israel. When Sihon's troops came to Jahaz, they fought against Israel.
Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Sihon gathered all his troops and came out into the desert to attack Israel. When Sihon's troops came to Jahaz, they fought against Israel.
I sent messengers from the desert of Kedemoth to King Sihon of Heshbon with the following offer of peace:
But Sihon refused to let Israel do it. He brought his whole army together, camped at Jahaz, and attacked Israel.
from the tribe of Reuben across the Jordan east of Jericho they received Bezer in the desert, Jahzah,
Heshbon and Elealeh cry out. Their voice is heard all the way to Jahaz. Therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud and tremble with fear.
Their crying can be heard from Moabite towns. It can be heard from Heshbon to Elealeh and Jahaz, from Zoar as far away as Horonaim and Eglath Shelishiyah (three year old heifer). Even the waters of Nimrim are dried up.