Let me pass through thy land: we will not turn into the fields, or into the vineyards; we will not drink of the waters of the well: but we will go along by the king’s high way, until we be past thy borders.
Let us pass through your land: we won't go into your fields or vineyards; we won't drink from your wells. We'll stick to the main road until we've crossed through your territory.
The writer is showing how Israel politely asked for permission to travel through another nation's land, promising to stay on the main road and not take anything.
📚 Historical Context
This was Moses speaking to King Sihon of the Amorites as the Israelites journeyed toward the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. Ancient customs required travelers to request permission before crossing through another nation's territory. The 'king's highway' was a major trade route that connected Egypt to Damascus and beyond.
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