Bible Verse

Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom, saying: “This is what your brother Israel says: You know about all the hardships that have come on us.

Numbers 20:14

Our ancestors went down into Egypt, and we lived there many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our ancestors,

Numbers 20:15

Please let us pass through your country. We will not go through any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will travel along the King`s Highway and not turn to the right or to the left until we have passed through your territory.”

Numbers 20:17

But Edom answered: “You may not pass through here; if you try, we will march out and attack you with the sword.”