Numbers 21:1, Israel destroys the Canaanites at Hormah; Numbers 21:4, The people murmuring are plagued with fiery serpents; Numbers 21:7, They repenting are healed by a brazen serpent; Numbers 21:10, Sundry journeys of the Israelites; Numbers 21:21, Sihon is overcome, Numbers 21:33, and Og.
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