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With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Introduction:
King Og of
This study explores the narrative of
Og from his initial confrontation with
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1. The
Historical Narrative: Numbers 21:33-35:
Following
Numbers
21:34-35:
“And יְהוָה - the LORD said unto Moses, Fear him
not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land;
and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, which
dwelt at Heshbon. So they smote him, and his sons, and all his people, until
there was none left him alive: and they possessed his land”.
Key
Observations from Numbers 21:
The Divine Command (“Fear him not”): אֱלֹהִים - Elohim specifically reassures Moses before
the clash, indicating that Og presented a genuine psychological
and military threat to the Israelites.
Complete Victory: Og’s kingdom was entirely conquered, opening
up the fertile region of Transjordan for the settlement of
2. Expanding
the Account: Deuteronomy 3:1-11 & Og’s Stature:
Moses retells
this conquest to the new generation in Deuteronomy, offering significant
details regarding Og’s kingdom and physical legacy.
The Fortified
Kingdom (Deuteronomy 3:4–5):
“And we took
all his cities at that time; there was not a city which we took not from them;
threescore cities, all the region of Argob, the
Og ruled
over 60 fortified cities with
high walls, gates, and bars in the region of Argob. Conquering
The
"Bedstead of Iron" (Deuteronomy 3:11):
Deuteronomy
3:11 provides the famous passage regarding Og’s remnant
lineage and dimensions:
“For only Og king of
Og’s Bedstead /
Sarcophagus:
Length: 9 cubits (~13.5 feet / ~4.1 meters).
Width: 4 cubits (~6.0 feet / ~1.8 meters).
Material:
Iron (`eres barzel) or
Black Basalt.
Explaining the
“Giant” Connection:
The Rephaim Lineage: Og is identified as the last survivor of the Rephaim, a group of ancient people
associated with extraordinary physical stature and warrior prowess in the
Bedstead vs. Sarcophagus: Scholars note that the phrase ‘bedstead of
iron’ could refer to a literal iron bed frame, or to a heavy black basalt sarcophagus. Basalt is an
iron-rich stone native of the
Symbol of Power: Whether a custom bed or a burial monument, the enormous dimensions
served as a tangible proof of Og’s imposing presence
and ultimate downfall.
3. References
to Og Across the Tanakh:
Og’s
defeat left a lasting imprint on
|
Scripture
Passage. |
Context
& Significance. |
|
Joshua 12:4 & 13:12. |
Marks Og's
realm (Ashtaroth and Edrei) as part of the land allotted to the half-tribe of
Manasseh. |
|
Joshua 2:10. |
Rahab
mentions the defeat of Sihon and Og as the event that melted the hearts of |
|
1 Kings 4:19 |
Shows that
centuries later, under King Solomon, Og’s former domain was still designated
as a distinct administrative region. |
|
Nehemiah
9:22. |
Recalled
during Ezra’s post-exilic prayer of confession as a testament to אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s mercy during the wilderness
journey. |
|
Psalm
135:10-11. |
Praises אֱלֹהִים - Elohim for striking down mighty kings,
specifically naming Sihon and Og. |
|
Psalm
136:18-20. |
Celebrates
Og’s defeat within the great liturgical hymn: “And Og the king of |
4. Key Lessons & Theological Themes:
Goliaths Before Goliath: Long before David faced the
champion of ‘
The Faithfulness of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim: Reassurances to Moses (“Fear him
not”) remind believers that the size of an enemy or obstacle is irrelevant when
compared to the power of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim!
A Pattern of Deliverance: The repeated mention of Og in
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My Closing Message:
The story of Og, king of
When
Whatever
towering challenges or “giants” appear in life, the record of Og serves as a
reminder that no stronghold is too vast and no obstacle too great for the אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim who keeps His promises, בָּרוּךְ
שֵׁם - “Baruch Shem” - “Blessed be His Name”.
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