Strong’s H5511

סִיחוֹן

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Ciychown

Pronunciation

see-KHON

Definition

Sihon

Meaning

Sichon

Usage

Sihon is a proper noun referring to the Amorite king who ruled over Heshbon. He is most notably recognized for his opposition to the Israelites during their journey to the Promised Land. Sihon refused to allow the Israelites passage through his territory, leading to a significant battle in which he was defeated by the Israelites under Moses' leadership.

Bible references

Numbers 21:21;Numbers 21:23;Numbers 21:23;Numbers 21:26;Numbers 21:27;Numbers 21:28;Numbers 21:29;Numbers 21:34;Numbers 32:33;Deuteronomy 1:4;Deuteronomy 2:24;Deuteronomy 2:26;Deuteronomy 2:30;Deuteronomy 2:31;Deuteronomy 2:32;Deuteronomy 3:2;Deuteronomy 3:6;Deuteronomy 4:46;Deuteronomy 29:7;Deuteronomy 31:4;Joshua 2:10;Joshua 9:10;Joshua 12:2;Joshua 12:5;Joshua 13:10