Although he is the eternal Son, Jesus became human and suffered death for the sake of our salvation—fulfilling the glorious destiny that God planned for humanity, leading many to glory.
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Although he is the eternal Son, Jesus became human and suffered death for the sake of our salvation—fulfilling the glorious destiny that God planned for humanity, leading many to glory.
Jonathan Griffiths serves as lead pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Church in Ottawa and as Chancellor of Heritage College and Seminary. He studied theology at Oxford and Cambridge universities and is the author of a number of books—most recently, Gathered for Good: God’s Good Design for the Local Church (B&H, 2025). His syndicated Bible teaching program, Encounter the Truth, is heard on radio networks across Canada and the United States and globally through podcast. Jonathan is deeply committed to expository preaching and loves to train and mentor others in word ministry. He and his wife, Gemma, have three children.
Og the king of Bashan is named twenty-two times in the Bible across six different biblical books. Given how often he and his kingdom are mentioned, we should know more about who he is. The Bible also mentions other details of interest, such as how Og slept on an iron bed that was over thirteen feet long. Apparently, he was a giant of man, even bigger than Goliath. Just who was Og and why does the Bible mention him so frequently? This article helps to answer that question by explaining what the Bible says about Bashan, Israel, Og, and the...