³ You and Aaron^(A) are to count according to their divisions all the men in Israel who are twenty years old or more^(B) and able to serve in the army.^(C)

²³ But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory.^(A) He mustered his entire army and marched out into the wilderness against Israel. When he reached Jahaz,^(B) he fought with Israel.^(C)