So Esau bore a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him, and Esau said in his heart, “Let the time for mourning my father draw near, so that I can kill my brother Jacob!”
Numbers 20:20 - Tree of Life Version He answered, “You may not pass through!” Yet Edom came out to oppose them with a large and well-armed people. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But Edom said, You shall not go through. And Edom came out against Israel with many people and a strong hand. American Standard Version (1901) And he said, Thou shalt not pass through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand. Common English Bible But he said, “You won’t cross.” Then Edom came out against them with a powerful army and a strong hand. Catholic Public Domain Version But he answered, "You shall not cross." And immediately he went out to meet them with a countless multitude and a strong hand; Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But he answered: Thou shalt not pass. And immediately he came forth to meet them with an infinite multitude, and a strong hand, |
So Esau bore a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him, and Esau said in his heart, “Let the time for mourning my father draw near, so that I can kill my brother Jacob!”
Now I’ve come to possess oxen and donkeys, flocks, male servants and female servants. I sent word to tell my lord, in order to find favor in your eyes.’”
Thus says Adonai: For three crimes of Edom even for four, I will not relent. For he pursued his brother with a sword and stifled his compassion. For his anger tore continually, and he kept his wrath forever.
But Edom said to him, “You may not pass through me—or I will march out against you with the sword.”
Since Edom refused to permit Israel to cross through her territory, Israel turned away from them.
then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom saying, “Please, let me pass through your land,” but the king of Edom would not consent. Similarly he sent word to the king of Moab, but he would not consent. So Israel, after staying at Kadesh,
But Sihon did not trust Israel to pass through his territory. So Sihon gathered all his troops, camped in Jahaz and fought against Israel.