Deuteronomy 2:24-27 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

24. “After we had passed through Moab, the Lord said to us, ‘Now, start out and cross the River Arnon. I am placing in your power Sihon, the Amorite king of Heshbon, along with his land. Attack him, and begin occupying his land.

25. From today on I will make people everywhere afraid of you. Everyone will tremble with fear at the mention of your name.’

26. “Then I sent messengers from the desert of Kedemoth to King Sihon of Heshbon with the following offer of peace:

27. ‘Let us pass through your country. We will go straight through and not leave the road.

Deuteronomy 2