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Who was Og in the Bible?

King, during the years in Egypt and the wilderness

Og was the Amorite king of Bashan during the time of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land (Num.21.33; Deu.3.1). Og appears in 16 verses across 5 books of the Bible.

What does the Bible say about Og?

Og was the Amorite king of Bashan during the time of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land (Num.21.33; Deu.3.1). He ruled over the region of Bashan, which was known for its fertile land and fortified cities (Deu.3.4-5). Og and his army confronted the Israelites, but God delivered him into the hands of Moses and the Israelites (Num.21.34; Deu.3.3). The Israelites defeated Og, conquered his territory, and allocated it to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh (Num.32.33; Deu.3.12-13; Jos.13.30-31). Og was renowned for his great size, and his iron bedstead was mentioned as a symbol of his stature (Deu.3.11). The defeat of Og was remembered as a significant victory for the Israelites and a testament to God's power and faithfulness (Deu.31.4; Jos.2.10; 9.10; Psalm Jos.135.11; 136.20).

Definition text: STEPBible · Tyndale House Cambridge. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Lightly edited for length and formatting.

Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.

Where does Og appear in the Bible?

Og is referenced in 16 verses across 5 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

Deuteronomy 8Joshua 4Psalms 2Nehemiah 1Numbers 1

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Og.

BashanSihonEdreiRephaimHeshbonAmorites

Common questions

How many times does the Bible mention Og?

Og appears in 16 verses across 5 books, most often in Deuteronomy, which accounts for 8 of them.

Which books of the Bible mention Og?

Deuteronomy, Joshua, Psalms, Nehemiah, Numbers.

Where can I read every verse about Og?

This page lists 16 of them. Protos carries all 16, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.

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