“There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices as far as Jahaz — from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah — because even the waters of Nimrim have become desolate.
But Sihon would not let Israel travel through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel.
