Numbers 21:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The Israelites had to go around the territory of Edom, so when they left Mount Hor, they headed south towards the Red Sea. But along the way, the people became so impatient

Cross References

2 Kings 3:8

But which way should we go?” “We will march through Edom Desert,” Joram replied.

Exodus 6:9

When Moses told this to the Israelites, they were too discouraged and ill-treated to believe him.

Numbers 14:25

Now listen, Moses! The Amalekites and the Canaanites live in the valleys of Canaan. And tomorrow morning, you'll need to turn round and head back into the desert towards the Red Sea.

Numbers 20:27

Moses obeyed, and everyone watched as he and Aaron and Eleazar walked to the top of Mount Hor.

Numbers 32:7

If you did that, it would discourage the others from crossing over into the land the LORD promised them.

Numbers 32:9

They went as far as Eshcol Valley, then returned and told the people that we should not enter it.

Numbers 33:41

The Israelites left Mount Hor and headed towards Moab. Along the way, they camped at Zalmonah, Punon, Oboth, Iye-Abarim in the territory of Moab, Dibon-Gad, Almon-Diblathaim, at a place near Mount Nebo in the Abarim Mountains,

Acts 14:22

They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, “We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom.”

Deuteronomy 1:40

Now, turn round and go back into the desert by way of Red Sea Road.

Deuteronomy 2:1

We spent many years wandering around outside the hill country of Seir,

Judges 11:18

A little later, the Israelites set out into the desert, going east of Edom and Moab, and camping on the eastern side of the gorge of the River Arnon. The Arnon is the eastern border of Moab, and since the Israelites didn't cross it, they didn't even set foot in Moab.