Deuteronomy 3:2 recounts God's command to Moses not to fear Og, king of Bashan, as He has delivered him into Israel's hands. Joshua 12:4-5 lists Og as one of the defeated kings, confirming the fulfillment of God's promise.
Thematic focusDivine Deliverance, Fulfillment of God's Promises.
Deuteronomy 3:11 describes Og as the last of the Rephaim, a race of giants. Amos 2:9 references the Amorites, likened to the height of cedars, indicating the formidable nature of these peoples whom God enabled Israel to conquer.
Deuteronomy 3:18 discusses the command for the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh to help their brothers in battle. Numbers 32:20-22 details the agreement that these tribes would assist in the conquest of Canaan before settling in their allotted lands.
In Deuteronomy 3:24, Moses praises God for His mighty acts and wonders. Exodus 15:11 is a song of praise after the crossing of the Red Sea, similarly extolling God's unparalleled power and majesty.
Deuteronomy 3:28 involves God's command to Moses to encourage and strengthen Joshua. Joshua 1:6-9 records God's direct encouragement to Joshua, emphasizing strength and courage as he leads Israel.