Because Edom refused to allow Israel to pass through their country, Israel was forced to turn around.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Ver. 21 Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his country , &c.] Notwithstanding their near relation to each o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The nearest way to Canaan from the place where Israel encamped was through the country of Edom. The ambassadors who were sent returned with a denia…