And the Canaanite, the king of Arad, who dwelt in the Negev, heard that Yisrael had come by the way of the Atharim, and he fought against Yisrael and took some of them captive.
English: It was taught: he is Sichon, he is Arad, he is Canaan. Arad — because he resembles a wild ass in the wilderness; Canaan — after his kingdom; and what is his name? Sichon.
Type of Learning
Multiple names for one antagonist.
What Is Learned
The Canaanite king of Arad is identified with Sichon under different titles.