Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
journey of israel through the Desert » To kadesh in the wilderness of zin » Orders given respecting edom
'You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north, and command the people, saying, "You will pass through the territory of your brothers the sons of Esau who live in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. So be very careful; do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, even as little as a footstep because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as a possession. read more.
"You shall buy food from them with money so that you may eat, and you shall also purchase water from them with money so that you may drink.
"You shall buy food from them with money so that you may eat, and you shall also purchase water from them with money so that you may drink.
Edomites » Protected by divine command from desolation by the israelites
and command the people, saying, "You will pass through the territory of your brothers the sons of Esau who live in Seir; and they will be afraid of you. So be very careful; do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, even as little as a footstep because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as a possession. "You shall buy food from them with money so that you may eat, and you shall also purchase water from them with money so that you may drink.
Edomites, the » Israel forbidden to spoil
Now behold, the sons of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt (they turned aside from them and did not destroy them),
You shall buy food from them with money so that you may eat, and you shall also purchase water from them with money so that you may drink.
Money » Was given » For merchandise
You shall buy food from them with money so that you may eat, and you shall also purchase water from them with money so that you may drink.
Take double the money in your hand, and take back in your hand the money that was returned in the mouth of your sacks; perhaps it was a mistake.