Numbers 21:33-35

The Conquest of Bashan. This passage is substantially identical with Deuteronomy 3:1, and is generally regarded as transferred hither from thence. It is ignored in Numbers 22:2. Bashan (the country N. of the Yarmuk), the modern Haurâ n, was probably occupied by Israelite settlers who migrated thither from the W. of Jordan in post-Mosaic times. It was famous for its oaks, sheep, and cattle (Isaiah 2:13; Deuteronomy 32:14; Psalms 22:12).

33. Edrei: the modern Edreat, 30 miles E. of the Lake of Gennesaret.

Numbers 21:35. and his sons: omit (cf. Numbers 21:33 f., Deuteronomy 3:3).