Deuteronomy 2:24-28

‘Arise, set out, and pass through the Valley of Arnon. Look! I have handed over to you Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land; start taking possession and plunge into battle with him.

This day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon the faces of people everywhere, who, when they hear the news of you, will tremble and be in anguish because of you.’

“So I sent messengers from the wilderness of Kedemoth to Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying,

‘Let me pass through your land; I will travel only on the road. I will not turn aside to the right or to the left.

You will sell me food for money so that I may eat, and give me water for money so that I may drink, only let me pass through on foot,