Og

Og was the Amorite king of Bashan who was defeated by the Israelites during their journey to the Promised Land.

Og was the Amorite king of Bashan during the time of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land (Num 21:33; Deu 3:1). He ruled over the region of Bashan, which was known for its fertile land and fortified cities (Deu 3:4-5). Og and his army confronted the Israelites, but God delivered him into the hands of Moses and the Israelites (Num 21:34; Deu 3:3). The Israelites defeated Og, conquered his territory, and allocated it to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh (Num 32:33; Deu 3:12-13; Jos 13:30-31). Og was renowned for his great size, and his iron bedstead was mentioned as a symbol of his stature (Deu 3:11). The defeat of Og was remembered as a significant victory for the Israelites and a testament to God's power and faithfulness (Deu 31:4; Jos.2.10; 9.10; Psalm Jos.135.11; 136.20).

Gigantic, the king of Bashan, who was defeated by Moses in a pitched battle at Edrei, and was slain along with his sons (Deut. 1:4), and whose kingdom was given to the tribes of Reuben and Gad and half the tribe of Manasseh (Num. 21:32-35; Deut. 3:1-13). His bedstead (or rather sarcophagus) was of iron (or ironstone), 9 cubits in length and 4 cubits in breadth. His overthrow was afterwards celebrated in song (Ps. 135:11; 136:20).