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Raw Blame History

Israel attacked

"The Israelites attacked". Here "Israel" refers to the people of Israel.

with the edge of the sword

"with the sharp part of the sword." or "and completely defeated them." The "edge of the sword" is associated with death and complete destruction.

took their land

"conquered the land of the Amorites." Here the word "their" refers to the Amorites.

was fortified

"was strongly defended." The Israelites did not attack the Ammonites.