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Amorite king who refused Israel's diplomatic request to pass through his land, attacked them at Jahaz, and was completely defeated — losing his entire territory including his capital Heshbon
open_in_newSihon was the powerful Amorite king of Heshbon who blocked Israel's passage through his territory during the Exodus journey, choosing war over diplomacy. When he attacked Israel at Jahaz, God delivered him into Israel's hands, and the Israelites conquered his entire kingdom east of the Jordan. His defeat is recounted in Numbers 21 and celebrated throughout Scripture as a landmark victory that opened the way to the Promised Land.