23 The Caphtorim, who came from Caphtor,[a] destroyed the Avvim, who lived in villages as far as Gaza, and settled in their place.

Defeat of Sihon the Amorite

24 “The Lord also said, ‘Get up, move out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have handed Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land over to you. Begin to take possession of it; engage him in battle. 25 Today I will begin to put the fear and dread of you on the peoples everywhere under heaven. They will hear the report about you, tremble, and be in anguish because of you.’

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  1. Deuteronomy 2:23 Probably Crete

23 And as for the Avvites(A) who lived in villages as far as Gaza,(B) the Caphtorites(C) coming out from Caphtor[a](D) destroyed them and settled in their place.)

Defeat of Sihon King of Heshbon

24 “Set out now and cross the Arnon Gorge.(E) See, I have given into your hand Sihon the Amorite,(F) king of Heshbon, and his country. Begin to take possession of it and engage(G) him in battle. 25 This very day I will begin to put the terror(H) and fear(I) of you on all the nations under heaven. They will hear reports of you and will tremble(J) and be in anguish because of you.”

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  1. Deuteronomy 2:23 That is, Crete