Bashan was a fertile, fortified kingdom east of Galilee, ruled by Og and conquered by Israel under Jehovah’s power.
Ashteroth-karnaim: The Rephaim Stronghold in Bashan and the Bible’s Earliest War Record
Ashteroth-karnaim anchors Genesis 14 in real Transjordan geography, linking the Rephaim of Bashan with later references to Og’s capital.
What Can Be Learned About the Rephaim and Their Defeat in Genesis 14:5-7?
Discover the lessons from the defeat of the Rephaim in the ancient battle accounts of Genesis. What does this victory teach us today?

