The Hebrew place name Edrei (H154) refers to two locations: (1) the capital city of Og, king of Bashan, where Israel defeated him (Numbers 21:33; Deuteronomy 1:4), and (2) a city in Naphtali (Joshua 19:37).
The defeat of Og at Edrei was one of Israel's most celebrated early victories east of the Jordan, clearing the Transjordan territory before the main conquest of Canaan began.
Og king of Bashan was famous for his immense size — his iron bed was nine cubits long (Deuteronomy 3:11) — making Edrei the site of an almost mythically significant battle. Yet the LORD's instruction to Moses was clear: "Do not be afraid of him, for I have delivered him into your hands" (Numbers 21:34).
Edrei's significance echoes through the Old Testament as proof that no enemy, however physically imposing, can stand against the LORD's purpose. Moses reminded Israel of Og's defeat as encouragement before they crossed the Jordan (Deuteronomy 3:1-11), and Nehemiah cited it as evidence of God's faithfulness (Nehemiah 9:22). The giant fell so that Israel could inherit the land.