Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
journey of israel through the Desert » To kadesh in the wilderness of zin » Orders given respecting edom
"You've walked around this mountain long enough. Turn northward and command this people, "You are about to pass through the territory of your relatives, the descendants of Esau who live around Seir. They will be afraid of you so be very careful. Don't fight them, because I won't give you any part of their land, not even the size of a footprint. I have given Mount Seir to Esau as their property. read more.
You may buy food to eat and water to drink from them, paying with cash."'
You may buy food to eat and water to drink from them, paying with cash."'
Edomites » Protected by divine command from desolation by the israelites
and command this people, "You are about to pass through the territory of your relatives, the descendants of Esau who live around Seir. They will be afraid of you so be very careful. Don't fight them, because I won't give you any part of their land, not even the size of a footprint. I have given Mount Seir to Esau as their property. You may buy food to eat and water to drink from them, paying with cash."'
Edomites, the » Israel forbidden to spoil
Now therefore look! The Ammonites, the Moabites, and the inhabitants of Mount Seir, whom you would not permit Israel to attack when they arrived from the land of Egypt since they turned away from them and did not eliminate them
and command this people, "You are about to pass through the territory of your relatives, the descendants of Esau who live around Seir. They will be afraid of you so be very careful.
Money » Was given » For merchandise
Also take twice as much money with you so you can return the money that had been replaced in the mouth of your sacks. Maybe it was an accounting mistake on his part.