Thematic Bible: Protected by divine command from desolation by the israelites

And command the people, saying, Ye are passing over through the bound of your brethren the sons of Esau, dwelling in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: and ye shall watch greatly. Ye shall not contend with them, for I will not give to you from their land even to the treading of the sole of the foot, for I gave mount Seir to Esau for a possession. Ye shall buy food from them for silver, and ye ate: and also shall ye buy water from them for silver, and ye drank