The name Argob means 'heap of stones' or 'stony region,' designating both a region in Bashan (a fortified area with 60 great cities) and a personal name. As a region, Argob was under the rule of Og, the giant king of Bashan, before Israel's conquest.
The conquest of Argob stands as one of Israel's greatest military victories under Moses' leadership. Og of Bashan — whose iron bedstead measured thirteen and a half feet (Deuteronomy 3:11) — seemed unconquerable. Yet God said to Moses, 'Do not fear him' (Deuteronomy 3:2). The victory over Argob became a rallying testimony throughout Scripture, reminding Israel that God delivers His people from even the most formidable opposition.