Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray thee, pass through thy land: but the king of Edom would not hearken thereto. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not consent: and Israel abode in Kadesh.

Sent messengers

The king

Abode

General references

Bible References

Sent messengers

Numbers 20:14
Later, Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom with this message: "This is what your relative Israel says: "You know all the hardships we've encountered.
Deuteronomy 2:4
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.

The king

Deuteronomy 2:9
"Then the LORD told me, "Don't harass Moab or provoke them to war, because I won't give you any part of their land. I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as their property.

Abode

Numbers 20:1
The entire community of the Israelis entered the Zin wilderness during the first month. The people stayed in Kadesh. Miriam died and was buried there.

General references

Deuteronomy 1:46
You remained in Kadesh for many days. It was a long time, indeed."

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