The direct route to Moab through the valleys of Edom having been closed to them (Numbers 20:20–21), they were compelled to turn southwa…

Because of the way— Better, in (or, on) the way. In addition to all the hardships and dangers of the jo…

They were not allowed to go through the land of Edom. They therefore had to turn around and go directly away from the land where they one day hoped…

And they journeyed from mount Hor. This is also narrated to their credit, that they endured the weariness of a long and circuitous march, …

And they journeyed from Mount Hor
After the battle with the king of Arad, and the defeat of him:

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The children of Israel were wearied by a long march around the land of Edom. They spoke discontentedly of what God had done for them and distrustfu…