Numbers 20:21
“Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him.”

What does Numbers 20:21 mean?
Numbers 20:21 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him." This passage is a small part of a larger narrative found in the book of Numbers, which is the fourth book of the Old…
Read full commentaryDevotionalWhen the Path is Blocked: Lessons from Numbers 20:21
In the book of Numbers 20:21, we encounter a profound moment in Israel's journey through the wilderness. The verse states, "Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him." This brief historical account holds deep spiritual…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Divine Direction and Peaceful Journeys
Heavenly Father, As I come before Your throne of grace today, I am reflecting on the words of Numbers 20:21, which say, "Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him." Lord, this verse serves as a poignant reminder of the…
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