Numbers 20:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Edom said unto him, Thou shalt not pass by me, lest I come out against thee with the sword.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Edom said to him, 'You will not pass through my land, or I will come out and fight you with my army.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The nation of Edom is refusing to let the Israelites pass through their territory and is threatening war if they try.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred during Israel's 40-year wilderness journey when Moses requested safe passage through Edom's territory to reach the Promised Land. The Edomites were descendants of Esau (Jacob's brother), making them relatives of the Israelites, yet they refused this request. This forced Israel to take a much longer route around Edom's borders.

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