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Deuteronomy 2 · Grade 4

God Draws the Borders

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The long years of wandering are covered quickly. Israel circled Mount Seir many days, and the fighting men of the older generation died, as God had said at Kadesh. Then God said they had circled long enough and should turn north.

God set limits. Edom belonged to Esau's children, and Moab and Ammon to Lot's children. Israel was to buy food and water and pass through peacefully. God rules the nations and gives lands to whom He wills.

Moses sent words of peace to Sihon king of Heshbon, asking only to pass along the road. Sihon refused and came out to fight. God delivered him to Israel. Through it all, Moses could say that God had been with them forty years, and they had lacked nothing.

Show What You Know

  1. Who died during the wandering years?

  2. Why could Israel not take Edom, Moab, or Ammon?

  3. What did Moses first send to Sihon?

  4. What could Moses say about the forty years?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

yearsGodSihonwaterSeir
  1. The long of wandering are covered quickly.
  2. Israel circled Mount many days, and the fighting men of the older generation died, as God had said at Kadesh.
  3. Then said they had circled long enough and should turn north.
  4. Israel was to buy food and and pass through peacefully.
  5. Moses sent words of peace to king of Heshbon, asking only to pass along the road.

Think About It

  1. God told Israel to pay for what they used. Why does honesty with neighbors matter?

  2. Where has God given you what you need, even in a hard season?

Memory Verse

“For Yahweh your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has known your walking through this great wilderness. These forty years, Yahweh your God has been with you. You have lacked nothing.”

Deuteronomy 2:7 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being with me every day. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does God's care for other nations teach us about Him?
  • How can remembering God's care help you face what comes next?

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