Numbers 20:20

New American Bible - revised edition

But Edom replied, “You shall not pass through,” and advanced against them with a large and heavily armed force.

Cross References

Genesis 27:41

Esau bore a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. Esau said to himself, “Let the time of mourning for my father come, so that I may kill my brother Jacob.”

Genesis 32:6

I own oxen, donkeys and sheep, as well as male and female servants. I have sent my lord this message in the hope of gaining your favor.’”

Psalm 120:7

When I speak of peace, they are for war.

Amos 1:11

Thus says the Lord: For three crimes of Edom, and now four— I will not take it back— Because he pursued his brother with the sword, suppressing all pity, Persisting in his anger, his wrath raging without end,

Numbers 20:18

But Edom answered him, “You shall not pass through here; if you do, I will advance against you with the sword.”

Numbers 20:21

Therefore, since Edom refused to let Israel pass through their territory, Israel turned away from them. Death of Aaron.

Judges 11:17

Israel then sent messengers to the king of Edom saying, “Let me pass through your land.” But the king of Edom did not give consent. They also sent to the king of Moab, but he too was unwilling. So Israel remained in Kadesh.

Judges 11:20

But Sihon refused to let Israel pass through his territory. He gathered all his soldiers, and they encamped at Jahaz and fought Israel.