26. Heshbon was the city where Sihon, the Amorite king, lived. In the past he had fought with the king of Moab and had taken all the land as far as the Arnon.
27. That is why the poets say:“Come to Heshbonand rebuild it;rebuild Sihon’s city.
28. A fire began in Heshbon;flames came from Sihon’s city.It destroyed Ar in Moab,and it burned the Arnon highlands.
29. How terrible for you, Moab!The people of Chemosh are ruined.His sons ran awayand his daughters were capturedby Sihon, king of the Amorites.