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as the children of Esau who dwell in Seir, and the Moabites who dwell in Ar, did to me; until I shall pass over the Jordan into the land which Yahweh our God gives us.
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A Diplomatic Clarification
Commentators clarify that when Moses says Edom and Moab helped Israel, he is referring specifically to selling them food and water, not granting them passage through their land. This detail in the request to King Sihon was meant to show that Israel only sought peaceful commercial passage, not a military conquest of his territory.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
Until I shall pass over Jordan. —This was already determined.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As the children of Esau which dwell in Seir, and the Moabites which dwell in Ar, did unto me
Presbyterian
God tested His people by forbidding them to meddle with the rich countries of Moab and Ammon. He gives them possession of the country of the Amorit…
