Deuteronomy 2:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Ye shall buy meat of them for money, that ye may eat; and ye shall also buy water of them for money, that ye may drink.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You should buy food from them with money so you can eat, and you should also buy water from them with money so you can drink.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling the Israelites to purchase food and water from the people in the land rather than taking it by force.

📚 Historical Context

This instruction was given as the Israelites were traveling through the territory of Esau's descendants (the Edomites) on their way to the Promised Land. God wanted them to respect the property rights of these people and maintain peaceful relations by paying for what they needed rather than conquering or plundering. This shows God's concern for justice and proper treatment of neighboring peoples, even during Israel's journey to claim their inheritance.

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