KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'Which route should we take to attack?' And he answered, 'The route that goes through the wilderness of Edom.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how King Jehoshaphat suggested taking a specific military route through the desert region of Edom for their campaign.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation took place between King Jehoram of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah as they planned a joint military campaign against Moab, which had rebelled against Israel. The wilderness of Edom was a southern desert route that would allow them to approach Moab from an unexpected direction, though it would be a more difficult and dangerous path through harsh terrain.
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