And he said, You shall not pass through. And Edom came out against them with many people and with a strong hand.

But Sihon would not allow Israel to pass through his territory. And Sihon gathered all his people together and went out against Israel in the wilderness, and he came to Jahaz and fought against Israel.

But Jeroboam caused an ambush to go around behind them; so they were in front of Judah, and the ambush was behind them.

For he stretches out his hand against the Mighty God, and acts defiantly against the Almighty,

running with stiff neck against Him with his thick, embossed shield.