Numbers 20:16
Numbers 20:16 in Multiple Translations
and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory.
And when we cried unto the LORD, he heard our voice, and sent an angel, and hath brought us forth out of Egypt: and, behold, we are in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border:
and when we cried unto Jehovah, he heard our voice, and sent an angel, and brought us forth out of Egypt: and, behold, we are in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border.
And the Lord gave ear to the voice of our cry, and sent an angel and took us out of Egypt: and now we are in Kadesh, a town on the edge of your land;
so we called out to the Lord for help, and he heard our cries. He sent an angel and led us out of Egypt. Listen, now we are in Kadesh, a town on the border of your territory.
But when we cried vnto the Lord, he heard our voyce, and sent an Angel, and hath brought vs out of Egypt, and beholde, wee are in the citie Kadesh, in thine vtmost border.
and we cry unto Jehovah, and He heareth our voice, and sendeth a messenger, and is bringing us out of Egypt; and lo, we [are] in Kadesh, a city [in] the extremity of thy border.
When we cried to the LORD, he heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Behold, we are in Kadesh, a city in the edge of your border.
And when we cried to the LORD, he heard our voice, and sent an angel, and hath brought us forth from Egypt: and behold, we are in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border:
And how we cried to the Lord, and he heard us, and sent an angel, who hath brought us out of Egypt. Lo, we are now in the city of Cades, which is in the uttermost of thy borders,
“But when they called out to Yahweh, he heard them and sent an angel who brought them out of Egypt. Now we have set up our tents here at Kadesh, a town at the border of your land.
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Study Notes — Numbers 20:16
- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 20:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 20:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 20:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 20:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 20:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 20:16
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 20:16
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 20:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 20:16
- Sermons on Numbers 20:16
Context — Edom Refuses Passage
16and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory.
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.” 18But Edom answered, “You may not travel through our land, or we will come out and confront you with the sword.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 14:19 | And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, |
| 2 | Exodus 23:20 | Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. |
| 3 | Exodus 33:2 | And I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. |
| 4 | Exodus 3:2–9 | There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?” When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. And now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me, and I have seen how severely the Egyptians are oppressing them. |
| 5 | Exodus 2:23–24 | After a long time, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned and cried out under their burden of slavery, and their cry for deliverance from bondage ascended to God. So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. |
| 6 | Exodus 6:5 | Furthermore, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered My covenant. |
| 7 | Exodus 14:10 | As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were terrified and cried out to the LORD. |
Numbers 20:16 Summary
In Numbers 20:16, the Israelites are reminding the king of Edom of how God heard their cries and sent an angel to bring them out of Egypt. This shows that God is a God who listens and responds to the needs of His people (as seen in Psalm 34:17-18). The Israelites are now in Kadesh, a city on the edge of Edom's territory, and they are seeking to pass through Edom's land peacefully. This verse teaches us that God is always with us and wants to guide and protect us, just as He did with the Israelites (Deuteronomy 31:6).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the angel mentioned in Numbers 20:16?
The angel sent by God in Numbers 20:16 is a reference to the divine presence that guided and protected the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt, as seen in Exodus 23:20-23 and Exodus 33:2-3.
Why did the Israelites cry out to the Lord in Numbers 20:16?
The Israelites cried out to the Lord because of the hardship and mistreatment they suffered in Egypt, as mentioned in the preceding verses, Numbers 20:14-15, and as seen in other passages like Exodus 2:23-25.
What is the city of Kadesh, and why is it significant in Numbers 20:16?
Kadesh is a city on the edge of Edom's territory, and the Israelites had arrived there after their journey from Egypt, as mentioned in Numbers 20:16, and it is also referenced in other passages like Numbers 13:26 and Deuteronomy 1:46.
How does Numbers 20:16 relate to the overall story of the Israelites?
Numbers 20:16 is part of the narrative of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, and it highlights God's deliverance and presence with His people, as seen in verses like Deuteronomy 8:14 and Psalm 105:43-45.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have cried out to God for help, and how did He respond?
- How does the story of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt encourage me to trust in God's presence and provision in my own life?
- What are some ways that I can acknowledge and give thanks for God's guidance and protection in my life, just as the Israelites did in Numbers 20:16?
- How can I apply the lesson of God's faithfulness to the Israelites in Numbers 20:16 to my own experiences of hardship and struggle?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 20:16
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 20:16
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 20:16
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 20:16
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 20:16
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 20:16
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 20:16
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 20:16
Sermons on Numbers 20:16
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Conformed to His Image by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the message of Romans 7 in the life of a believer who wants to trust God. He uses the examples of Moses and A |
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Crossing the Red Sea by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith continues his verse-by-verse study through the book of Exodus. He focuses on the events surrounding the crossing of the Red Sea by the children o |
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The Red Sea by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the miraculous salvation of Israel from the Egyptians at the Red Sea, illustrating how God's hand of protection and deliverance is openly displayed in the liv |
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The Saints' Attendants by George Kulp | George Kulp delivers a powerful sermon on the enduring presence of God's goodness and mercy in the lives of His children, drawing from the beautiful imagery of Psalms 23:6. Through |
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A Pastor's Telling of the Life of a.w. Tozer by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of effective and impactful preaching. He discusses the need to avoid cliches and repetitive phrases, and instead focus on del |
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The Conqueror From Edom by Bob Phillips | In this sermon, the preacher discusses two classes of people mentioned in the Bible. One class experiences the wrath of God, with their blood and strength poured out on the earth. |
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Christian Armament 04 Armed W-Care for Church by Neil Fraser | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on a passage from Luke's Gospel chapter 10, where a lawyer asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Jesus responds by quoting the law, which stat |







