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20 Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth Jeshimoth. 21 It encompassed[a] all the cities of the plain and the whole realm of King Sihon of the Amorites who ruled in Heshbon. Moses defeated him and the Midianite leaders Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba (they were subjects of Sihon and lived in his territory).[b] 22 The Israelites killed Balaam son of Beor, the omen reader,[c] along with the others.[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Joshua 13:21 tn The words “it encompassed” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
  2. Joshua 13:21 tn Heb “princes of Sihon, inhabitants of the land.”
  3. Joshua 13:22 tn Or “diviner.”
  4. Joshua 13:22 tn Heb “Balaam son of Beor, the omen-reader, the Israelites killed with the sword, along with their slain ones.”