Deuteronomy 3: The Defeat of Giants and the Victory of Christ
Deuteronomy 3 – The Defeat of Giants and the Victory of Christ In Deuteronomy 3 , Moses recounts one of Israel’s most powerful victories before entering the Promised Land: the defeat of King Og of Bashan , a giant whose power once terrified the nations. But this story is not only about military victory. It points forward to something far greater — the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ over every power that stands against God’s people. Earlier in Deuteronomy 1 , Moses reminded Israel how fear kept the previous generation from entering the land. Then in Deuteronomy 2 , God guided Israel through the wilderness and gave them smaller victories along the way. Now in Deuteronomy 3, God proves that even giants cannot stand against His promise . And that truth ultimately finds its fulfillment in Christ. The Fall of the Giants King Og ruled over Bashan and was known as one of the last of the Rephaim — a race of giants. His bed alone measured nine cubits long , roughly thirteen feet. To Is...