Numbers 20:18
“And Edom said unto him, Thou shalt not pass by me, lest I come out against thee with the sword.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the children of Israel said unto him,.... The messengers sent by the children of Israel made answer to the king of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Numbers 20:14-21
We have here the application made by Israel to the Edomites. The nearest way to Canaan from the place where Israel now…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Numbers 20:14-21
Permission to pass through Edom refused.
The Edomites occupied territory to the south of the Dead Sea, westward as far…