Numbers 20:18

And Edom said unto him, Thou shalt not pass by me, lest I come out against thee with the sword.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 20:18

BSB
But Edom answered, "You may not travel through our land, or we will come out and confront you with the sword."
AKJV
And Edom said to him, You shall not pass by me, lest I come out against you with the sword.
CPDV
Edom responded to them: "You shall not cross through me, otherwise, I will meet you armed."
ERV
And Edom said unto him, Thou shalt not pass through me, lest I come out with the sword against thee.
NHEB
Edom said to him, "You shall not pass through me, lest I come out with the sword against you."
SMT
And Edom will say to him, Thou shalt not pass by me, lest with the sword I shall come out to thy meeting.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 20:18

AndEdomH123Proper Name MasculinesaidH559VerbuntohimThoushaltnotpassH5674VerbbymelestIcomeoutH3318VerbagainstH7125theewiththeswordH2719Noun Feminine

Commentary for Numbers 20:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 20:18
Summary
Neighboring kingdom refuses passage with threat
Place
Edom
Event
Edom refuses passage militarily
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative