The Israelites crossed the river Arnon and advanced upon the foe. An engagement took place, in which the armies of Israel were victorious; and, following up the advantage gained, they were soon in possession of the country of the Amorites. It was the Captain of the Lord's host who vanquished the enemies of His people; and He would have done the same thirty-eight years before had Israel trusted in Him.

Israelitterne drog over Arnonfloden og rykkede frem mod fjenden. Det kom til kamp, og Israels hære sejrede. De forfulgte sejren og tog hurtigt amoritternes land i besiddelse. Det var fyrsten over Herrens hær, der besejrede sit folks fjender. Han ville have gjort akkurat det samme for otte og tredive år siden, hvis Israel havde stolet på ham.