24. But the Israelites killed many of the enemy in battle and occupied their land from the River Arnon north to the Jabbok, that is, to the Ammonites, because the Ammonite border was strongly defended.
25. So the people of Israel captured all the Amorite cities, including Heshbon and all the surrounding towns, and settled in them.
26. Heshbon was the capital city of the Amorite king Sihon, who had fought against the former king of Moab and had captured all his land as far as the River Arnon.
27. That is why the poets sing,“Come to Heshbon, to King Sihon's city!We want to see it rebuilt and restored.
28. Once from this city of HeshbonSihon's army went forth like a fire;It destroyed the city of Ar in MoabAnd devoured the hills of the upper Arnon.
29. How terrible for you, people of Moab!You worshippers of Chemosh are brought to ruin!Your god let the men become refugees,And the women became captives of the Amorite king.