So Edom refused to allow Israel to pass through their territory, and Israel turned away from them. Cross References Numbers 21:23 But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. Deuteronomy 2:8 So we passed by our brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. We turned away from the Arabah road, which comes up from Elath and Ezion-geber, and traveled along the road of the Wilderness of Moab. Judges 11:17 Then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, 'Please let us pass through your land,' but the king of Edom would not listen. They also sent messengers to the king of Moab, but he would not consent. So Israel stayed in Kadesh. Treasury of Scripture Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: why Israel turned away from him. refused Deuteronomy 2:27,29 wherefore Deuteronomy 2:4-8 Deuteronomy 23:7 Judges 11:18,24 |