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Numbers 20:21

Numbers 20:21
Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him.

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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, even the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh,.... Not directly, but after they had…

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…