Numbers 20:18 “But Edom answered, “You may not travel through our land, or we will co…”

Numbers 20:18

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Edom said to him, “You shall not pass through me, lest I come out with the sword against you.”

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And Edom answered him, Thou shalt not passe by mee, least I come out against thee with the sword.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Edom saith unto him, 'Thou dost not pass over through me, lest with sword I come out to meet thee.'

Bible in Basic English

And Edom said, You are not to go through my land, for if you do I will come out against you with the sword.

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In context

17Please let us pass through your land. We will not go through any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway; we will not turn to the right or to the left until we have passed through your territory.”

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.”

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