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

In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites, led by Moses, were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt and needed to pass through the territory of Edom to reach the Promised Land. Edom was a nation descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob (Israel's ancestor), and there was a long-standing family rivalry between them. When Moses sent messengers requesting safe passage, the king of Edom refused, threatening war if the Israelites attempted to cross.

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