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Edom Refuses Passage to Israel (Numbers 20:14 – 21)

The Edomites were descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob (Israel).  When Moses sent envoys to Edom asking for passage through their land, the request was met with rejection.  Even though Israel said they would need no water or food from the land, they still denied them under threat of the sword.  When the envoys … Continue reading Edom Refuses Passage to Israel (Numbers 20:14 – 21)