Og
Summary
Og was the giant king of Bashan whom Israel defeated under Moses, one of the last of the Rephaim whose iron bedstead measured nine cubits long.
☩The Giant King
Og was king of Bashan, the fertile region east of the Sea of Galilee, and ruled from Ashtaroth. He was one of the last remaining Rephaim, the race of giants that once inhabited the region. His enormous iron bedstead, preserved in Rabbah of the Ammonites, measured nine cubits (about 13.5 feet) in length and four cubits in width, testifying to his extraordinary size. His kingdom included sixty fortified cities with high walls, gates, and bars, plus many unwalled towns.
☩Defeat by Israel
When Israel approached Bashan during their wilderness journey, Og came out against them with all his people to battle at Edrei. The Lord commanded Moses not to fear him, promising to deliver Og and his land to Israel as He had done to Sihon, king of the Amorites. Israel utterly defeated Og and his people, leaving no survivors, and took possession of his land. The territories of Og and Sihon were given to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh as their inheritance. This victory over the giant king became a celebrated example of God's power, frequently recalled in Scripture as evidence of divine faithfulness.
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References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Og," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).