Deuteronomy 2:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Let me pass through thy land: I will go along by the high way, I will neither turn unto the right hand nor to the left.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Let me pass through your land: I will stay on the main road and won't turn to the right or to the left.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is showing Moses making a respectful request to pass through someone's territory, promising to stay strictly on the main path without wandering off.

📚 Historical Context

Moses was speaking to King Sihon of the Amorites, requesting safe passage through his territory as the Israelites journeyed toward the Promised Land. This was a common diplomatic practice in ancient times when one nation needed to travel through another's land. Moses was offering to take the most direct route without causing any trouble or taking anything from their territory.

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