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After leaving Kadesh Barnea, the Israelites set out along the route to the __________ (Deut. 2:1)
After leaving Kadesh Barnea, the Israelites set out along the route to the __________ (Deut. 2:1)
- Negev
- Jordan River
- Red Sea (correct)
- Desert of Sin
What country did Israel purposely make their way around (Deut. 2:1f)?
What country did Israel purposely make their way around (Deut. 2:1f)?
- The fields of the Amorites
- The cities of the Anakim
- The valley of the Canaanites
- The hill country of Seir (correct)
Why did Israel take such care to go around the hill country of Seir (Deut. 2:4)?
Why did Israel take such care to go around the hill country of Seir (Deut. 2:4)?
- Seir was given to the descendants of Ishmael
- Seir was given to the descendants of Esau (correct)
- Seir was given to the descendants of Moabites
- Seir was given to the descendants of the Ammonites
Esau's descendants settled in the hill country of _______ (Deut. 2:4)
Esau's descendants settled in the hill country of _______ (Deut. 2:4)
Who had given Esau the hill country of Seir (Deut. 2:5)?
Who had given Esau the hill country of Seir (Deut. 2:5)?
How were the Israelites to obtain food and water when traveling around Seir (Deut. 2:6)?
How were the Israelites to obtain food and water when traveling around Seir (Deut. 2:6)?
The Arabah road comes up toward the Salt Sea from what two cities (Deut. 2:8)?
The Arabah road comes up toward the Salt Sea from what two cities (Deut. 2:8)?
The Israelites were not to provoke the Moabites into war because they were the descendants of _______ (Deut. 2:9)
The Israelites were not to provoke the Moabites into war because they were the descendants of _______ (Deut. 2:9)
Who used to live in Ar where the Moabites lived during Moses' day (Deut. 2:10)?
Who used to live in Ar where the Moabites lived during Moses' day (Deut. 2:10)?
Who did Esau's descendants in Seir drive out so they could settle there (Deut. 2:12)?
Who did Esau's descendants in Seir drive out so they could settle there (Deut. 2:12)?
The Emites and Anakites were both tall and considered to be _________ (Deut. 2:11)
The Emites and Anakites were both tall and considered to be _________ (Deut. 2:11)
What valley on the south-east corner of the Salt Sea did Israel cross thirty-eight years after leaving Kadesh (Deut. 2:13f)?
What valley on the south-east corner of the Salt Sea did Israel cross thirty-eight years after leaving Kadesh (Deut. 2:13f)?
The region of Moab is located at ______ (Deut. 2:18)
The region of Moab is located at ______ (Deut. 2:18)
Who died as Israel went by Moab and Edom (Deut. 2:14)?
Who died as Israel went by Moab and Edom (Deut. 2:14)?
Israel did not fight against the Ammonites because they were the descendants of _______ (Deut. 2:19)
Israel did not fight against the Ammonites because they were the descendants of _______ (Deut. 2:19)
Who gave the Ammonites their land (Deut. 2:19)?
Who gave the Ammonites their land (Deut. 2:19)?
Who did the Ammonites have to defeat in order to receive the land the LORD gave them (Deut. 2:20)?
Who did the Ammonites have to defeat in order to receive the land the LORD gave them (Deut. 2:20)?
Who had formerly lived in villages as far as Gaza (Deut. 2:23)?
Who had formerly lived in villages as far as Gaza (Deut. 2:23)?
Who destroyed the Avvites out of the villages as far as Gaza (Deut. 2:23)?
Who destroyed the Avvites out of the villages as far as Gaza (Deut. 2:23)?
Just before facing Sihon, what gorge did Israel pass over (Deut. 2:24)?
Just before facing Sihon, what gorge did Israel pass over (Deut. 2:24)?
Who was the king of Heshbon in the time of Moses (Deut. 2:24)?
Who was the king of Heshbon in the time of Moses (Deut. 2:24)?
Both Sihon and Og were from what tribal group (Deut. 2:24)?
Both Sihon and Og were from what tribal group (Deut. 2:24)?
Before passing through Sihon's territory, Moses sent an offering of _______ (Deut. 2:26)
Before passing through Sihon's territory, Moses sent an offering of _______ (Deut. 2:26)
Study Notes
Overview of Deuteronomy 2
- Israelites journeyed from Kadesh Barnea towards the Red Sea.
- Chose to avoid the hill country of Seir, inhabited by Esau's descendants.
Context of Seir
- Seir was designated to the descendants of Esau.
- The land was given to Esau by the LORD.
Travel Provisions
- Israelites were required to buy food and water with silver during their travels.
Moab and Ammon Relations
- Israelites refrained from war against Moab due to their descent from Lot, Abraham's nephew.
- The same rationale applied to the Ammonites.
- The land for the Ammonites was also divinely allocated.
Historical Inhabitants
- Emites previously resided in Ar, where the Moabites lived.
- Horites were driven out of Seir by Esau's descendants.
- The Avvites were eradicated by the Caphtorites.
Notable Figures
- Sihon was the king of Heshbon, during the time of Moses.
- Both Sihon and Og were from the Amorite tribal group.
Journey Details
- Israelites crossed the Zered valley thirty-eight years after departing Kadesh.
- The Arnon gorge was traversed before confronting Sihon.
- Moses sent a peace offering before entering Sihon's territory.
Defeated Entities
- Zamzummites were initially defeated by the Ammonites to gain their land.
- Sihon was defeated by God's intervention.
Land Distributions
- The region of Moab is located at Ar, an area significant in the Israelites’ journey.
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Test your knowledge of Deuteronomy Chapter 2 with this set of flashcard-style multiple-choice questions. Each question addresses key events and locations noted in the scripture, challenging your comprehension of the text.
