Deuteronomy 2:1-7 - Journey Past Seir
1 We went back into the desert. We followed the road that leads to the Red Sea as Jehovah told me. For a long time we traveled around the region of Mount Seir. 2 Then Jehovah said to me: 3 You traveled around this mountain long enough. Now go north. 4 Give these instructions to the people: You will pass through the territory of your relatives, the descendants of Esau. They live in Seir. They will be afraid of you. Therefore watch yourselves carefully. 5 Do not start a fight with them, because I am not giving you any of their land, not so much as one foot. I gave Esau's descendants the region of Mount Seir as their property. 6 You must pay them in silver for the food you eat and the water you drink. 7 Remember how Jehovah your God blessed you in everything you have done. He took care of you as you wandered through this vast desert. He has been with you these forty years. You had everything you needed.'