And we utterly destroyed them, as we did unto Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children, of every city.
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- Bashan Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Saham al Jawlan.
- Heshbon Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Hesban.
- City People
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The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).