Numbers 20:20

Edom Refuses Passage

19“We will stay on the main road,” the Israelites replied, “and if we or our herds drink your water, we will pay for it. There will be no problem; only let us pass through on foot.”20But Edom insisted, “You may not pass through.” And they came out to confront the Israelites with a large army and a strong hand.21So Edom refused to allow Israel to pass through their territory, and Israel turned away from them.

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Berean Standard Bible
But Edom insisted, “You may not pass through.” And they came out to confront the Israelites with a large army and a strong hand.
American Standard Version (1901)
And he said, Thou shalt not pass through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand.
Bible in Basic English
But he said, You are not to go through. And Edom came out against them in his strength, with a great army.
Free Bible Version
But the king of Edom insisted, “You are forbidden to travel through our country!” He came out with his large and powerful army to meet the Israelites head-on.
King James (Authorized) Version
And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand.
One Unity Resource Bible
He said, “You shall not pass through.” Edom [Red] came out against him with many people, and with a strong hand.
Translation for Translators
But the king replied, “No! Stay out of our country! We will not allow you to travel through our land!” Then he sent the strongest soldiers in his army to prevent the Israelis from entering his country.
Unlocked Literal Bible
But the king of Edom replied, “You may not pass through.” So the king of Edom came against Israel with a strong hand with many soldiers.
Noah Webster Bible
And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with many people, and with a strong hand.
World English Bible
He said, “You shall not pass through.” Edom came out against him with many people, and with a strong hand.
Young's Literal Translation
And he saith, 'Thou dost not pass over;' and Edom cometh out to meet him with much people, and with a strong hand;