Numbers 20:20

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Numbers 20:20

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But Edom insisted, “You may not pass through.” And they came out to confront the Israelites with a large army and a strong hand.

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KJV

King James Version

And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand.

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WEB

World English Bible

He said, “You shall not pass through.” Edom came out against him with many people, and with a strong hand.

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ASV

American Standard Version

And he said, Thou shalt not pass through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Numbers 20

¹⁸ But Edom answered, “You may not travel through our land, or we will come out and confront you with the sword.”

¹⁹ “We will stay on the main road,” the Israelites replied, “and if we or our herds drink your water, we will pay for it. There will be no problem; only let us pass through on foot.”

²⁰ But Edom insisted, “You may not pass through.” And they came out to confront the Israelites with a large army and a strong hand.

²¹ So Edom refused to allow Israel to pass through their territory, and Israel turned away from them.

²² After they had set out from Kadesh, the whole congregation of Israel came to Mount Hor.

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