# to pass through their border

"to cross over their border." Here "their" refers to the Amorites.

# Jahaz

This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# he fought against Israel

Here "he" refers to King Sihon who represents himself and his army. Alternate translation: "they fought against the Israelites" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])