Then he said, "You shall not pass through." So Edom came out against them with many men and with a strong hand.

But Sihon would not allow Israel to pass through his territory. So 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 God, And acts defiantly against the Almighty,

Running stubbornly against Him With his strong, embossed shield.